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.
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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
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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.
