The Clackamas River, winding its way through the scenic landscapes of Oregon, is not just flowing water; it’s the lifeline for anadromous fish species like salmon and steelhead. These remarkable creatures embark on incredible journeys, traversing thousands of miles from the ocean to their freshwater spawning grounds. However, their survival hinges not just on the
Let’s Get Bonatical Together! It’s Pride Month and we hope you’ll be part of our iNaturalist group called Let’s Get Botanical Together! Please join and share your botanical observations. Why celebrate Pride Month in nature? Nature is a sanctuary, but not all experiences in the outdoors are not created equally; assurances of safety and lack
Nestled within the green understory of the Clackamas Watershed lies a humble yet crucial native plant: the Snowberry (Symphoricarpos albus). While its name might conjure images of winter wonderlands, the snowberry is an important native plant all year round. As an integral component of the local ecosystem, the Snowberry plays a multifaceted role in promoting
Another round of Shade Our Streams in the Clackamas Watershed Clackamas River Basin Council is launching a new riparian restoration effort in the Deep Creek watershed, supported by Portland General Electric’s Clackamas Habitat Fund. The 50 square mile Deep Creek watershed in the lower Clackamas River basin, which includes parts of the communities of Barton,
By Bill Monroe The jury may still be out, but the evidence is mounting. Partnerships on the Clackamas River are resulting in significant successes for wild fish, defying perceptions of fish-killing dams. The secret is in partnerships. Witness this excerpted 2023 report from PGE’s Clackamas Project at North Fork Dam, from senior scientist Nick Ackerman:
The Clackamas River Basin Council is a member of the Clackamas Partnership, a group of more than 15 nonprofits, agencies and municipalities who have voluntarily come together to strategically improve stream and river health in the Portland metro area through coordinated restoration projects. Each partner organization in the Clackamas Partnership has different projects and roles
2023 – The Year of Kings in the Clackamas By Nick Ackerman, Senior Scientist at Portland General Electric The Chinook salmon, commonly referred to as King Salmon, is the largest of the Pacific salmon species. Commonly weighing in at 12 to 25 pounds, the size of these fish is due in part to their relatively
Introducing a 30-minute lunch hour webinar series to help PNW residents protect drinking water quality and wildlife habitats at home Clackamas, OR – The Clackamas River Basin Council is offering a 6-month series of free 30-minute webinars to help locals protect drinking water quality and wildlife habitats in their own yards. During November 2023 to
On Oct 28, come as you are (or as you aren’t!) to a Halloween themed Work Party Oregon City, OR – The Clackamas River Basin Council is looking for volunteers to help save trees from invasive English ivy along the Clackamas River in Oregon City. To celebrate Halloween, costumes are encouraged – but optional. English
Chum Salmon Surveying using eDNA Kelcee L. Smith, Ph.D.Chum Salmon Reintroduction CoordinatorOregon Department of Fish and Wildlife At one time, Chum Salmon (Oncorhynchus keta) were one of the most encountered salmonids in theLower Columbia River, but today, they are one of the rarest. To find these fish and restore their populations, the Program to Restore
