Hiring Summer Monitoring Field Technician Job Posting
We’re looking for a Summer Monitoring Field Technician to join the TEP team in Garibaldi, OR.
ViewNative Plant Sale
Online Sale Starts Friday March 14th at 6pm
The plants at our facility are cultivated from seeds hand-harvested along Oregon’s North Coast. This makes them uniquely adapted to thrive in our coastal ecosystems. Native plants play a critical role in restoring habitats to create cleaner water and better habitat for fish, birds, pollinators, and people.
As a “Surplus Plant Sale” all inventory is limited and typically sells at a rapid pace! Thank you for supporting our nursery!
Tillamook Bay Watershed Council Job Announcement Watershed Council Coordinator
The Coordinator will manage all operations of the TBWC, including the development of Watershed Council funding, development and maintenance of Watershed Council relationships, development of programs and projects, and strategic planning.
ViewRegister for Plant Potting Parties/Nurturing Natives Events
We are excited to invite you to join us for a series of upcoming volunteer events at our native plant nursery. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or simply passionate about supporting our local environment, we’d love to have you help out!
Sort through our events page to find your preferred dates and then register at the link.
Downloadable Estuary Valentine's Day Cards
Roses are red, violets are blue,
We love clean water, and so should you!
This #iheartestuariesweek we’re sharing love notes inspired by nature! Whether it’s a salmon finding its way home or a sandpiper returning to Oregon’s shores, love—like nature—always finds a way.
Pigeon guillemot call
Listen to the Pigeon guillemot call at myodfw.com.
ViewVolunteer for Children's Clean Water Festival
We need your help to make this important event happen. Fill out the volunteer form and get more details!
ViewGreg Foster Memorial Fund
Greg’s Family and the TEP Board established a fund to create a memorial place of reflection for future visitors to TEP’s planned Estuary Science Center. This space will honor Greg’s indomitable spirt and devotion to our oceans, watersheds, rivers, and estuaries. A fitting tribute to an inspiring soul. All donations are tax-deductible and will be designated specifically for this purpose.
ViewGreg Foster Life Website
Greg was a brilliant, adventurous, and fun-loving eccentric who loved to cause mischief, playfully offend people's sensibilities, and make them think outside of the box. He had a love of science, nature, and philosophy. We will fondly remember him with smiles and laughter.
ViewSupport Your Estuaries for Giving Tuesday
Thank you for your donation!
ViewRegister for Chinook Salmon Release
Come join the Tillamook County Library Garibaldi and Bay City Branches, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife’s STEP, and Tillamook Esturaries Partnership as we release the Spring Chinook that have been growing up in front of our eyes since late October!
ViewVolunteer for the 2025 Children's Clean Water Festival!
Sign up to volunteer for the 24th annual Children's Clean Water Festival on March 18th, 2025! Contact danielle@tbnep.org with any questions.
ViewLearn More About the Southern Flow Corridor Project
Designed to help alleviate flooding in the town of Tillamook and enhance ecosystem services in the estuary, SFC is one of the largest tidal wetland restoration projects in the Pacific Northwest.
ViewRead our feature in Morro Bay NEP' Blog
Learn about our commitment to healthy watersheds.
ViewLearn about the Oregon Silverspot Butterfly
ViewSitka Sedge NOAA recommendation for Funding
Learn more about this exciting announcement
ViewRead the Ruralite Article on our Native Plant Nursery
ViewCrabbing Clinic Explore Nature Video
ViewSurplus Sale from our Native Plant Nursery
ViewCelebrate Bounty of the Bays
ViewLearn More About the Children's Clean Water Festival
Please reserve Tuesday, March 19th, 2024 on your calendar for the 23rd annual Children’s Clean Water Festival at Twin Rocks Friends Camp in Rockaway, OR.
ViewEssential Estuaries Ed-Venture
This professional development workshop is for current educators, pre-service teachers, and active STEAM Coach Volunteers. This workshop theme is focused on crab and the benefits, issues, and solutions to healthy estuaries. This event is scheduled for Feb. 23-24 and will take place in Garibaldi, OR.
ViewWater Quality Map by Tillamook Estuaries Partnership
Before you recreate, check the bacterial levels of Tillamook County's waterways. Our water quality map covers freshwater rivers and streams, as well as saltwater beaches. Levels are updated every two weeks thanks to our dedicated Volunteer Water Quality Program.
ViewWatch "Confluence of Purpose" about the Southern Flow Corridor restoration project
This is the official video covering the Southern Flow Corridor Landowner Preferred Alternative Project. This project is a collaboration between the community, state, and federal agencies. The result is a project that has significant benefits for both flood mitigation and habitat restoration. It is a win/win for both the town of Tillamook and the fish and wildlife of the area.
ViewRead the results of the impacts of the Southern Flow Corridor restoration project
Southern Flow Corridor: As-Built Project Validation of Peak Water Level Reduction during the October 2017 Flood. Final Report prepared for Port of Tillamook Bay and Tillamook County. Prepared by Northwest Hydraulic Consultants Inc.
ViewLearn More about the Southern Flow Corridor project from NOAA
The Southern Flow Corridor project has restored habitat for salmon while also supporting jobs, property values, and nearly $15 million in economic output. Follow the link to the NOAA website to read more!
ViewDonate to Tillamook Estuaries Partnership
Your donations make our work possible! If you want to add us to your generosity this Giving Tuesday click here.
ViewKilchis Point Reserve Quest
Made for all ages, Quests are self-guided puzzles that teach participants about the natural, cultural, and historical beauty of Oregon Coast outdoor spaces. Click to find resources for the Quest at Kilchis Point Reserve.
ViewOregon Coast Quests
Made for all ages, Quests are self-guided puzzles that teach participants about the natural, cultural, and historical beauty of Oregon Coast outdoor spaces. For more information and resources on quests along the Oregon Coast.
ViewLos Búsquedas del Tesoro en Español
¿Le interesa explorar al aire libre y aprender sobre “tesoros” en su comunidad? ¡Emprendamos la búsqueda! Una búsqueda es una actividad al aire libre que es divertida para personas de todas las edades. Lo único que necesita para jugar es un conjunto de indicaciones, un lápiz y ganas de vivir una aventura. (Oregon Sea Grant)
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