Nehalem Bay Watershed Council

07/28/2026

North Coast Land Conservancy is hiring! Come join our fun team! We are looking for someone who can support trail building and maintenance on our conservation lands and manage our facilities at our Circle Creek Conservation Center.

If you love old tractors 🚜, a community of caring people🤝, and supporting habitat conservation for elk 🦌, marsh wrens 🐦‍⬛, and red-legged frogs 🐸 , this could be your dream job! If you are good with tools🛠️, fixin’ things🪚, and equipment maintenance 🛻, then apply now! The full position description is posted on our website and is open until filled.

https://nclctrust.org/about/career-opportunities/

07/28/2026

Habitat Restoration on McPherson Creek and a Road Closure You'll Want to Know About

The Nehalem Bay Watershed Council (NBWC) is proud to announce the implementation of a habitat restoration project on Crook Creek Road this summer that will give local salmon access to over half a mile's worth of historic spawning grounds.

Our salmon are famously born in freshwater creeks and streams then migrate to the ocean to live adventurous lives, returning to freshwater to build their redds and spawn. Federal and Oregon State recovery plans list barriers to fish passage to and from these habitats as a key limiting factor to the recovery of Oregon Coast coho salmon.

Replacing the failing McPherson Creek culvert that runs beneath Cook Creek Road with a bridge will be a major game changer for local salmon and for the humans that use the road to access outdoor recreation spots and industrial timberlands.

Nehalem Bay Watershed Council Executive Director Zac Mallon shares that, "The McPherson Creek Project will provide important spawning and rearing habitat to coho salmon and other aquatic species. The new bridge will also ensure that Cook Creek Road doesn't blow out in the winter which is a very real risk as the culvert is currently 80% blocked!"

The road closure on Cook Creek Road at the McPherson Creek culvert will last from August 27th through September 19th.

Project Location: 45.7036, -123.7532

We know how much people love to get outdoors up Cook Creek Road and appreciate your patience during the construction process. We look forward to the new bridge providing a safe passage upstream for both people and salmon!

This project is made possible by NOAA’s Community-based Restoration Program funding in partnership with the Wild Salmon Center.

The Nehalem Bay Watershed Council collaborates with local landowners, nonprofits, and agencies to restore native habitat for salmonids and other aquatic species.

For more information on habitat restoration in the Nehalem Watershed, visit https://www.nehalemwatershed.org/ or https://www.nehalembasinpartnership.com/.

06/27/2026

🌱Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is looking for a Habitat Restoration Project Manager to join the TEP team in Garibaldi, OR.

💧The experienced project manager will join our Restoration Team to develop, fund, and complete projects ranging from tidal wetland restoration to large wood in-stream enhancement. Our Restoration Team works closely with local and regional conservation organizations, state and federal agencies, and local partners to identify and implement projects that align with our goals of clean water and a healthy watershed. Check out our website and social media to see the types of projects we’re working on!

🐟TEP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Tillamook County’s estuaries and watersheds through active stewardship, scientific inquiry, community engagement, and education. We follow a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) to implement our 10-year action agenda. TEP’s projects include tidal wetlands restoration, fish passage barrier removals through the Salmon SuperHwy partnership, BackYard Planting Program, a native plant nursery, water quality monitoring and improvement, K-12 environmental education, Explore Nature events, and more.

🪴Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm (Pacific Time), Monday, July 13th. More information on how to apply at Latest-Links in our bio or TBNEP.org

06/27/2026

🌱Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is looking for a Native Plant Scientist to join the TEP team in Garibaldi, OR.

💧We are looking for a skilled botanist or horticulturist to steward our native plant nursery program and serve as the nursery’s primary source of horticultural and botanical expertise. The Native Plant Scientist will oversee all aspects of the propagation cycle, from field scouting and seed collection to transplanting and partner distribution, while also securing grant funding and developing protocols that improve plant quality and production efficiency.

🐟TEP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Tillamook County’s estuaries and watersheds through active stewardship, scientific inquiry, community engagement, and education. We follow a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) to implement our 10-year action agenda. TEP’s projects include tidal wetlands restoration, fish passage barrier removals through the Salmon SuperHwy partnership, BackYard Planting Program, a native plant nursery, water quality monitoring and improvement, K-12 environmental education, Explore Nature events, and more.

🪴🌱Tillamook Estuaries Partnership is looking for a Native Plant Scientist to join the TEP team in Garibaldi, OR.

💧We are looking for a skilled botanist or horticulturist to steward our native plant nursery program and serve as the nursery’s primary source of horticultural and botanical expertise. The Native Plant Scientist will oversee all aspects of the propagation cycle, from field scouting and seed collection to transplanting and partner distribution, while also securing grant funding and developing protocols that improve plant quality and production efficiency.

🐟TEP is a 501c(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the conservation and restoration of Tillamook County’s estuaries and watersheds through active stewardship, scientific inquiry, community engagement, and education. We follow a Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan (CCMP) to implement our 10-year action agenda. TEP’s projects include tidal wetlands restoration, fish passage barrier removals through the Salmon SuperHwy partnership, BackYard Planting Program, a native plant nursery, water quality monitoring and improvement, K-12 environmental education, Explore Nature events, and more.

🪴Applications will be accepted until 5:00pm (Pacific Time), Friday, July 24th. Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. We encourage early submissions as the posting may close without notice once a sufficient number of applications are received.

Application instructions at Latest-Links in our bio or tbnep.org

06/27/2026

Seeking a Water Monitoring Volunteer!

Do you live near Pacific City and enjoy a quiet visit with the river? We’re looking for a regular volunteer to visit East Beaver Creek every other Wednesday morning to collect a few water samples for our Water Quality Monitoring Program!

Role Description: Pick up and return your sample kit at the Kiawanda Community Center in Pacific City between 8:00AM and 1:00PM every other Wednesday, beginning July 8th and ongoing throughout the year.

You’ll be taking part in a county-wide Water Quality Monitoring Program that helps keep the public informed about safe bacteria levels in our local watersheds.

Accessibility Level: Vehicle transportation and the ability to walk a short distance from your car on grass and a gravel road/paved bridge is necessary to collect the water sample. From the bridge, you will use a rope and bottle to collect a small quantity of water. No wading, rock scrambling or in-water activity required :)

Questions or interested in volunteering? Email [email protected]

04/14/2026

NBWC April Board Meeting -

Join the NBWC on April 15th for our regularly scheduled Board Meeting @ 5pm on Zoom. We will be discussing this past summer’s construction, future projects, and more.