The Steigerwald Reconnection Project is well into its second year of construction. By 2022, the refuge's lands and Gibbons Creek, which flows through it, will be reconnected to the Columbia River for the first time in generations. This effort will bring a lot of changes to the Refuge, and we're excited to share them with you while the project takes shape!
Check the Refuge 20/20 Blog for the latest construction and project updates. And watch this background/update video below from September 2020.
Thank you for your interest in joining us for a fun and safe volunteer experience! All volunteers must agree to the guidelines below. You can also download these guidelines as a pdf . Volunteer events are to be kept at 25 or fewer total participants , including volunteers and Estuary Partnership staff. All volunteers will pre-register for events (online or phone). Registration form includes Estuary Partnership volunteer liability release and adherence to COVID-19 guidelines. Staff and volunteers complete a health screening. If individuals or anyone in their household are exhibiting COVID-19
After pausing volunteer events in the spring, we are back and ready to plant with you this fall! We are prioritizing the safety of staff and you, our volunteers, by limiting the number of participants per event, requiring preregistration, and instituting COVID-19 safety protocols. Sign up for an event on our homepage or head to our volunteer page for more details.
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