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The data is clearer than ever: toxic contamination in the Columbia River Basin is a significant threat to the environment and human health. There are many contaminants including mercury, DDT and its breakdown products, PCB’s and PBDE flame-retardants that are found throughout the Columbia River Basin that harm fish, wildlife and people. The contamination is the collective result of many activities over many years, it is extensive and requires a comprehensive solution. Fish, birds, animals, people, habitat, and the economy are all affected. Contaminants in flame-retardants, pharmaceuticals and

Materials from the 2014 Level 3 Action Effectiveness Monitoring (AEM) Workshop. Introductory presentation for designing a Level 3 AEM Plan. Brief guide document for designing a Level 3 AEM Plan. PNNL AEMR card and Site Evaluation Card with examples for restoration sites Depth Sensor Measurements handout

Friday, June 13, 2014, Vancouver Hilton, Vancouver, Washington The Estuary Partnership hosted our eighth annual science to policy summit on toxics reduction. One hundred scientists, community leaders and natural resource practitioners joined the discussion. A panel of scientists presented emerging data about toxics in the lower river, their sources, and impacts on the ecosystem and humans. A second panel presented various successes in reducing contaminants, including pesticide collection partnerships, child product safety legislation, and green purchasing. Learn more: Summit summary Summit

About Field Trips The Estuary Partnership leads school field trips for grade 2-12 students in the lower Columbia region of Oregon and Washington. Our goal is to increase knowledge and appreciation for the Columbia River Estuary and local natural areas. Field trip activities depend on grade level, field trip location, and teacher goals. We provide preparatory classroom lessons to students before field trips. In some cases, we offer stand-alone field trips to schools where teachers are providing instruction relevant to field trip activities. How to Choose a Field Trip Teachers should review the