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Vancouver Marine Park

This 26-acre site offers walking trails, play equipment, picnic shelters, boat launch, and restrooms. Marine Park is part of the Columbia River Renaissance Trail , which connects the site to Waterfront Park. There is a fee parking area for vehicles with boat trailers, but there is also a free parking area for passenger vehicles that paddlers are welcome to use. See the official webpage here .

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Erica Keeley

Erica joined the Estuary Partnership in 2022. She supports the Science Team with contract and grant development, reporting, and project administration. Erica has over 10 years of experience evaluating, managing and negotiating greenhouse gas emission reduction projects with The Climate Trust. She serves on the Grout PTA Board, and volunteers promoting garden education and sustainability in schools. She enjoys exploring the outdoors with her family, getting crafty, and gathering with friends to enjoy seasonal foods. Erica holds a B.A. in Economics with a focus on Environmental Studies from St

Stewards of the Year Announced

09.16.22

We are thrilled to announce the winners of the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership Steward of the Year award. Congratulations Rudy Salakory and Dave Pinkernell!

The Steward of the Year award is an important part of the Estuary Partnership’s Annual Celebration given to those whose work has made an incredible contribution to the lower Columbia River community and ecosystem.

Rudy Salakory

Rudy Salakory

Rudy is a father, grandfather and avid kayaker and hiker who lives in Vancouver with his darling, Geraldene. His love for the natural wonders of the Pacific Northwest extends well beyond his hobbies and into

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Research Scientist Application 2022

09.23.22

Research Scientist Salary Range: $46,500 – $66,500, Full Time Equivalent Job Classification: Regular, Exempt Minimum Hours Required: 36 Hours Per Week Supervisor: Senior Scientist Location: Hybrid remote and in person Portland, Oregon. Regular travel and on-location field work required for this position. Application Due Date: Friday, November 4, end of day Position Information The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership seeks a Research Scientist to support the Estuary Partnership’s ecosystem monitoring and habitat restoration action effectiveness monitoring programs. The position supports these

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Rosemary Furfey

Rosemary has worked for regional, federal, and international organizations throughout her career, specializing in watershed health, river protection and restoration, and salmon recovery efforts. Rosemary recently retired from NOAA Fisheries where she spent the last 20 years managing recovery of six Endangered Species Act (ESA) threatened salmon and steelhead in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Rosemary coordinated multi-year public processes resulting in NOAA's adoption of ESA recovery plans for: Lake Ozette Sockeye Salmon, Middle Columbia River Steelhead, Snake River Sockeye Salmon, Snake River

Employee Benefits

01.04.23

The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership offers many benefits to support the health and wellbeing of our staff and their families. Below is an overview of benefits available for eligible employees. The Estuary Partnership supports a healthy work-life balance and offers competitive, comprehensive benefits so that our employees can thrive in their personal lives and at work. Full-time employees (those working at least 0.75 FTE or 30 hours per week) are eligible for all benefits. Explore the specific benefits below for more information.

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Jenny Dezso

Jenny joined the Estuary Partnership in 2016. She identifies, develops, and implements stream and wetland habitat restoration projects. She works in the beautiful floodplains of the Columbia River Gorge, in tributary tidal wetlands, and upper watershed creeks and habitats. In addition to in-stream restoration project management, she leads revegetation, monitoring, research, and stakeholder engagement efforts on projects. Prior to joining the Estuary Partnership, Jenny was Project Manager at the Clackamas River Basin Council. She holds a B.A. in Environmental Science and Geography from the

RFQ for On-Call Services

12.02.22

Request for Qualifications for Engineering and Design, Construction Management

The Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership is soliciting Statements of Qualifications (SOQs) from firms interested in providing “on-call” technical assistance services to our Habitat Restoration Program. Our Habitat Restoration Program is largely focused on restoring and reconnecting tidal and fluvial floodplains and other habitats important for juvenile salmonid and lamprey rearing and refugia within the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership study area. Over the past fourteen years, we have successfully used on-call

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