This May marks the 24th anniversary of American Wetlands Month, a time when federal, state, tribal, local, non-profit, and private sector organizations celebrate the importance of wetlands. The month long recognition provides a great opportunity to discover and learn about the important role and benefits wetlands provide — improved water quality, increased water storage and
TWC simply could not run without our volunteers. Every person has something special to give, whether that be planting trees, serving beer at a fundraising event, or serving as a student liaison for their school. Each year, hundreds of volunteers donate their time to TWC in the form of restoration, event planning, science, monitoring, and
Master Watershed Stewards from Marshfield High School spent two afternoons this winter learning about amphibians and being trained to identify and monitor their presence based on adults and egg masses surveyed in the wetland. Many thanks to our partner, the Coos Watershed Association for leading this study on our Matson Creek Preserve in Coos Bay, Oregon. Check
In celebration of World Water Day on Sunday March 22, please join The Wetlands Conservancy in our work to conserve and restore the Oregon wetlands that are vital to the health of our state’s waters. Enjoy the video at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8XYXhc9jUs&feature=youtu.be
The Wetlands Conservancy teams up with local fishing groups and ODFW to help juvenile salmon and steelhead. Toledo, Oregon- 2/22/2015 After a record breaking year for salmon returns, local fishermen from the U-Da-Man and Longview Hills Fishing Clubs teamed up with The Wetlands Conservancy and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife in hopes of