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Construction begins on Cascade Head interpretive site Happy Birthday, babies! We love you! HEBO, Ore. – There was a time when the Salmon River estuary could not have held the flood waters from prolonged periods of rain like we have experienced this winter – especially if that rainfall was matched with a 10-foot tide during a full moon. Modifications made in the 1960s to support agricultural practices blocked tidal flows, altered stream channels and drained the marshlands of water. By 1974, nearly all of the low tidal marshes of the estuary were diked and many critical tidal streams were inaccessible to rearing salmon that relied on estuaries for their tran- sition from freshwater to the ocean. In 1978, the Siuslaw National Forest and its partners began working with community members to restore the natural functions of the estuary to benefit salmon, plants, birds, animals and people. Construction began in early Feb- ruary on an interpretive site north of Lincoln City that will help visitors and residents better understand the estu- ary’s significance and impact. The interpretive site along North Fraser Road, near the intersection Kailub Rae Hawk Betts, whose proud mother is Kiah Kearn. Kailub is the grandson of Arthur Betts. Passages Policy Submissions to Passages are lim- ited to two 25-word items per person, plus one photo if desired. All birthday, anniversary and holiday wishes will appear in the Passages section. Siletz News reserves the right to edit any submission for clarity and length. Not all submissions are guar- anteed publication upon submission. Please type or write legibly and submit via e-mail when possible. INTERNATIONAL SILENT AUCTION ART SHOW SATURDAY, APRIL 2 ND 2016 MANY NATIONS LONGHOUSE EUGENE, OREGON Each year, the Native American Student Union (NASU) holds a Mother’s Day Powwow in honor of all Indigenous mothers at the University of Oregon. “InterNATIONal” will exhibit fine pieces of Indigenous artwork for auction and would like to showcase your work among others. All proceeds will go towards funding the Powwow. We are contacting Indigenous alumni, family and friends asking for art and donations of any medium, shape or size. At this time, NASU is in need of $10,000 in order to adequately fund the 48 th annual Mother’s Day Powwow. Please help us make this year our best yet. NASU greatly appreciates any contributions. If you are interested in donating, please contact: Miakah Nix NASU Co-Director miakah@uoregon.edu ART DONATION DEADLINE: MARCH 14 TH , 2016 CASH DONATION DEADLINE: MAY 4 TH , 2016 20 • Siletz News • March 2016 of Highways 101 and 18, will feature expanded parking with a turn-around for buses, multiple interpretive panels and a short trail providing additional vistas of the Salmon River estuary and Cascade Head. In addition to information about the area’s geology, flora, fauna and cultural significance, the site also will consist of many artistic elements portraying the sin- uous tidal channels that are hidden by the marsh grasses yet dominate the estuary. Restoration work has included removal of dikes and tide gates, resetting streambeds to their origi- nal paths, removing invasive species and re-establishing native plant communities. From 2007 to 2014, a housing development, an amusement park and an unfinished marina – all built right on the marsh floor – were removed. The construction is tentatively slated to be completed later this sum- mer; however, the interpretive and artistic elements will not be completed until December. The Salmon Drift Creek Water- shed Council has been instrumental in meeting with the public to develop the the interpretive elements to be shared at the site. For more information about this interpretive site and these restoration activities call 541-750-7101. For more information about the Siletz Tribe, please visit ctsi.nsn.us.
