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April 2024 Newsletter

04.06.24

It's Earth Month & we have so many ways for you to celebrate! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online . Welcome Tony Tommasini, Department of Defense Skillbridge Intern Please join us in welcoming Tony Tommasini to our team! Tony is a Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command participating in the Department of Defense Skillbridge program, a

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Study Explores Carbon Methane Flux in Estuary Wetlands

03.28.24

Pioneering Study to Explore Carbon Methane Flux in Columbia River Estuary Wetlands A new study is underway examining the role of Columbia River estuary wetlands in global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In partnership with Oregon Health & Science University, and Portland State University, the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership ’s Soil Carbon and Methane Study of Columbia River Estuary

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February 2024 Newsletter

02.21.24

We're hiring - Volunteer calendar - EPA Region 10 Administrator tours a project site If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online . EPA Region 10 Administrator visits future green stormwater infrastructure site in Portland On January 29, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Portland Public Schools joined us to celebrate a landmark investment in green

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EPA Region 10 Administrator visits future green stormwater infrastructure

02.13.24

On January 29, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Portland Public Schools joined us to celebrate a landmark investment in green stormwater infrastructure coming to Portland Public Schools and other schools throughout the region thanks to a $4.2 million award we received from the EPA. EPA Region 10 Administrator Casey Sixkiller marked the occasion by visiting Rigler Elementary

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December 2023 Newsletter

12.12.23

Welcome Adam, RFQ, volunteer with us this winter! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online . Congressional staffers tour new project sites in the watershed above Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge After the successful completion of the Steigerwald Reconnection Project, involving the natural reconnection of Gibbons Creek to its alluvial fan and the Columbia River

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Congressional staffers tour new project sites

12.05.23

Congressional staffers tour new project sites in the watershed above Steigerwald Lake National Wildlife Refuge After the successful completion of the Steigerwald Reconnection Project, involving the natural reconnection of Gibbons Creek to its alluvial fan and the Columbia River, the Estuary Partnership is looking upstream for more ways to benefit water quality, reduce flood risk, and improve

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October 2023 Newsletter

10.18.23

If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online . Thank you for celebrating with us! On September 28 th , we hosted our Annual Celebration, an event that draws partners, supporters, and community members together to honor the incredible accomplishments and partnerships that help to restore the Columbia River. The Annual Celebr ation is our most significant fundraiser of the year

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New stormwater project at the Rainier Boat Launch

09.27.23

The City of Rainier and the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership recently completed a project aimed at improving the quality and health of water in the Columbia River. Both entities partnered on the project, which involved the installation of bioswales at the Rainier Boat Launch that will capture, treat, and infiltrate stormwater from more than 13,000 square feet of impervious parking lot surface

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August 2023 Newsletter

08.11.23

We won an award, are having a party, got a new UAV...and more! If you're having trouble viewing this email, you can see it online . Join us for our Annual Celebration! Our favorite event of the year is just around the corner! Tickets are on sale now for our Annual Celebration. Our Annual Celebration will feature the Steward of the Year Award, amazing raffle packages to win, a delicious taco bar

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