The Siuslaw watershed is a place shaped by constant change. From forested uplands to tidal estuaries, these lands and waters have supported generations of communities, livelihoods, and wildlife along Oregon’s central coast.
Today, the Siuslaw continues to change. Historic wetlands are being restored. Salmon habitat is being reconnected. Ranchers, Tribes, conservation groups, scientists, and local communities are working together to shape what comes next.
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.
You’ll discover how:
- Ancient forces combined with tides and rivers shaped one of Oregon’s largest estuaries
- Tribal stewardship guided these lands and waters for generations
- Farming, forestry, and fishing communities helped shape today’s landscape
- Science and partnerships are informing restoration across the watershed
- Local projects are benefiting habitat, community resilience, and natural resource economies
This project is about more than history. It’s about understanding how the past informs the future, and how all of us can play a role in caring for the Siuslaw River moving forward.
Whether you live here, work here, own land, or simply love Oregon’s coast, this StoryMap offers a chance to better understand the connections between healthy lands, healthy waters, and thriving communities.
The story of the Siuslaw is still being written. Join its story today!