Lower Columbia River Ecosystem Monitoring Program Annual Report for Year 8 (October 1, 2011 to September 30, 2012)

This report describes Ecosystem Monitoring Project accomplishments during September 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012, or Year 8 of this on-going project. For a background on the project since its inception in 2003, please see previous years' annual reports.

St. Helens Marina Boat Ramp

At the downstream end of St. Helens, a small, privately owned two-lane boat ramp offers access to the Columbia River. The site allows for quick loading and unloading, with longer-term parking available across the street. Like many ramps, it tends to be busy during fishing season. Boaters should use caution when entering or exiting, as the access route leads through a narrow, congested channel shared with motorized boat traffic. Vehicles and trailers can be parked in the large lot across the street from the ramp. Adjacent to the ramp is the City of St.