Here in the heart of the Siuslaw River, small moments imprint this place across our lives. They also connect us to one another, whether through work, recreation, or tradition. For some, caring for the Estuary looks like rotating cows into and out of their summer pastures, or dropping a line out in the water in search of fall salmon. For others, it is found in ceremonies or family rituals like clam digging, or simply slowing down and letting the land reshape us.
Our new StoryMap, A Place of Constant Change, invites you to immerse yourself in this incredible landscape. Through stories, research, videos, and on-the-ground examples, this interactive experience traces the Siuslaw’s geologic history, the many people who have cared for this place across time, the changes that have shaped it, and the collaborative restoration efforts now underway.
Across the Pacific Northwest, forests capture and store water. In healthy forests, diverse tree canopies slow the rain as it reaches the ground. Then it
Since moving to Oregon in 2005, Anice Thigpen and Andrea Halliday have been caring for the land here. Now, they’re inviting others to join them through a special donation matching challenge in honor of Earth Day.
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