Greg 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.
ViewHiring Now Development Director
Tillamook Estuaries Partnership (TEP) is seeking a qualified person to communicate their passion for conservation to a strategic audience in order to raise capital funds to design, construct, and operate a new Tillamook Bay Estuary Science Center in Bay City, Oregon. In addition, the Development Director will be seeking federal, state and local grant opportunities that will benefit TEP’s programs, general operations, and other capital projects. The Development Director reports directly to the Executive Director.
ViewJoin Our Restoration Team
TEP is accepting applications for a Habitat Restoration Project Manager and Project Coordinator. We have funding to hire one of these positions.
TEP prefers to hire for the Project Manager (PM) position, but we understand that it can be difficult to get the specific work experience to qualify for the job. So, we are also offering a Project Coordinator (PC) position that is designed to give that experience.
You may only submit one application, so you must decide which position best fits your skills set. Please read through the following carefully to increase your chances of being selected for an interview
Support 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.
ViewRegister for Huckleberry Spotting and Ethnobotany
Tillamook County Wellness and Tillamook Estuaries Partnership bring you Part 4 of Four Seasons Of Foraging! Throughout the year we will co-host 4 events highlighting the unique foraging opportunities coastal Oregon provides.
Join us and local native plant expert Asa Skinner from Tillamook Estuary Partnership's Native Plant Nursery on Whalen Island for an afternoon learning to forage and about local ethnobotany! This workshop will introduce students to the basics of finding and identifying berries. Huckleberrys are known to be ready to harvest from this area at this time of year but there are no guarantees!
Celebrate our 30th Anniversary
Participate in a photo contest, attend an Explore Nature Event or visit our display at the Tillamook Library.
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
ViewApply for the Community Engagement Coordinator Position
ViewRegister For Seed Thinning Events at Our Native Plant Nursery/NORP
ViewRead the Ruralite Article on our Native Plant Nursery
ViewSurplus Native Plant Sale
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ViewCrabbing Clinic Explore Nature Video
ViewPlant The Harvest Registration
ViewWe are Hiring! Administrative/Accounting Assistant Wanted
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 Volunteer Application
We are looking for a few more dedicated volunteers to assist in TEP's county wide bacteria monitoring program. This program has been running for over 20 years! Volunteers collect water samples across our watershed that are then analyzed for harmful bacteria concentrations. This data directly informs the community where to recreate safely in our watersheds! (link to bacteria map)
This opportunity requires volunteers to commit to a dedicated route of 8-12 samples collected every two weeks. We are currently looking for volunteers willing to complete routes near Oceanside, Nehalem, and Pacific City. If at all interested please complete the volunteer application linked here!
Water 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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