Hello Everyone,

I always consider November a month to reflect, be grateful, and thank the people who impact my world. 

In this moment and in this time in our world, I am thankful for all of you, from the little things to the big things: stopping to say hello at an event, sending an email to let us know what might be happening in the watershed, proclaiming excitement at a bird sighting, the thousands of hours our volunteers spend helping at events, and for our incredibly dedicated partners and supporters. 

For each of these and more, I am continually grateful to be surrounded by people who care about the health and well-being of our watershed.

Thank you.

In solidarity,

Heather King

Executive Director

PS: Giving season is upon us, which means you will receive an increased number of emails from CSWC over the next two months. and know that come January, we will return to only sending you one or two monthly emails with program and organization updates!

You are invited!

Join us at the Council office to get to know the Council!

Our Program Directors will each talk about what they plan to accomplish this year. Our end of year fundraising is kicking off in November so you will hear all about Give!Guide! We also have exciting new prizes for becoming a monthly donor. Drinks and snacks will be provided. 

• Donors who give at this event will be entered to win an extra prize from Wyld CBD!
• There will be an Owl Prowl with owl expert Elaine Murphy at the end of the event (7:30 PM-8:00 PM)!

Registration is free and all are welcome to attend!

Please park at Whitaker Ponds and follow signs to our office.

CSWC Seeks Web Designer!

Columbia Slough Watershed Council seeks a creative firm or individual with experience and a unique mindset to create an interactive web-based map and provide related website updates surrounding our soon to be printed Columbia Slough recreational map.

Additional project details and required proposal materials are available here.

Submit proposals to Amanda Gallegos (amanda.gallegos@columbiaslough.org) via email by 11:59 PM PST on Sunday, November 24, 2024.

November 23rd is Greening Wilkes!

Wilkes Creek is one of the last remaining creeks providing clean, cold water directly to the Columbia Slough. Help us continue to restore this beautiful natural area and provide important pollinator habitat by planting hundreds of wildflowers!

We provide gloves, tools, and guidance, as well as snacks and hot beverages. We ask that all volunteers dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes/boots you don't mind getting dirty, and be ready to have fun!

Stick around after the planting for a plant giveaway and free lunch!

We're In Give!Guide

The Columbia Slough Watershed Council is part of over 250 local nonprofits participating in this year’s Give!Guide and one of only 25 environmental nonprofits. 

To make the start of this year’s giving season extra special, our business partner Wyld is matching the first $2,000 in donations! Which means you can DOUBLE YOUR DONATION TODAY! Help us reach this year’s goal of $32,000 by donating through Give!Guide. 

Native to the Slough: Maidenhair Fern

Adiantum pedatum is a fern with with the greek genus name meaning "unwetted", referring to the fronds' ability to shed water without becoming wet.

They are distinctive in appearance, with dark. often black stripes and rachises, and bright green, often delicately cut leaf tissue.