Photos of Ecola Creek watershed and Tillamook Head

NCWA and some watershed partners recently took a guided hike to a peak in the wilderness just south and east of the Ecola Creek watershed. This was an evening full of breathtaking views, good company and thought provoking discussion about land management. Many thanks to Wendy Beth for the photos.









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The NCWA has a lot going on this winter!
Posted January 17, 2012

Check out the pages to the left for special events like the Nature Matters program at Fort George, a call for new council members and more! Tree plantings at Big Creek and Elk Flats will happen in January and February. Keep checking our Facebook page for updates. Thanks for visiting the North Coast Watershed Association webpage. Feel free to call or stop in the office anytime.

2011 North Coast Watershed Association Annual Gathering
Posted September 2, 2011

Have you ever considered enjoying the sites of Columbia River on an exciting high-speed jet boat? The North Coast Watershed Association invites you to participate in the Columbia River Estuary Jet Boat Tour to be held on Tuesday, September 20 from 12:45- 2:30 PM. The tour will explore the unique ecosystem of the Columbia River, including several of the island habitats, sloughs and rock caves. The tour boat will board at the 17th Street Dock in Astoria at 12:45 pm and depart at 1 pm. The jet boat will return to the 17th Street Dock at 2:30 pm. Cost of the tour is $35/ person. Space is limited so please RSVP with Jesse Jones at 503-325-0435 x 12 or jjones@columbiaestuary.org.

Celebrate National Estuaries Day with the North Coast Watershed Association!
Posted September 2, 2011

Weeds. We don’t like them and we’re assuming our Riverwalk doesn’t either. The North Coast Watershed Association, the Youngs Bay Watershed Council and the Nicolai-Wickiup Watershed Council are sponsoring the first annual Astoria Riverwalk Weedeaters Event on September 25th, 10 am to 1 pm. Remove (ob)noxious weeds like Scotch Broom and Blackberries along the Riverwalk (trash too!). Work with others who love the Columbia River and learn from trained volunteers about all types of plants on the north coast! We’ll even bring lunch, water, gloves and photos of our least favorite plants. You bring loppers, a shovel, reusable water bottle if you have one, and an appetite for destruction. We have some tools to loan out if you don’t have any, so it’s okay to come empty handed. We’ll be partnering with SOLV, Columbia Riverkeeper and others for this fun event. Please wear boots (we have some if you call ahead). Call Jesse at the 503.325.0435 x12 to RSVP or email jjones@columbiaestuary.org. Check in on the SOLV website and here for updated “where to meet” and parking instructions. If you live in Astoria, we encourage you walk or bike.

NCWA Donates Logs to Habitat Restoration
Posted September 7, 2008

The North Coast Watershed Association collected over 60 logs after the December, 2007 storm. Forty-five of the logs were donated to the Columbia Land Trust, who used the logs on a restoration project in the summer, 2008.

To read more and view the video, click here.

The NCWA will likely be receiving additional grant funds this winter to collect blowdown and use the trees to provide beneficial habitat for multiple species, including juvenile salmon.