The Siuslaw Estuary Partnership is a collaborative effort by the City of Florence and its federal, state, local, and tribal partners to protect and improve water quality and fish and wildlife habitat in the lower Siuslaw River Watershed. This three-year project is funded by project partners and the US Environmental Protection Agency.

Study Area and Maps

The Study Area is the lower Siuslaw River Watershed

Scientific Investigation

The Interdiciplinary Team works with consultant experts in hydrogeology, wetlands, and stormwater systems

Project Need

Why this "Integrated, Multiple Objective Approach" is a high priority project for the lower Siuslaw River Watershed

Guiding Principles and Water Issues

Guiding Principles will guide environmental protection and address water issues for generations to come.

Products

Products and the role of key local agencies in adopting or endorsing the products

Stewardship Opportunities

There are many ways you can be involved in protecting our natural world

News and Events
  • Public comment is requested for Proposals for the following: Aquifer Protection Plan, Wetlands and Riparian Areas, Siuslaw Estuary Trail.*  
  • Stakeholders hold third year of meetings.*
  • Learn about the Surface and Ground Water Monitoring Program and review October 2011 Water Quality Monitoring Annual Report,* Aquifer Protection Plan, and Stormwater Design Manual* - see Water Quality and Quantity Page 
  • Explore the  Siuslaw Estuary Water Trail! The updated Siuslaw Water Trail brochure is now available. 
  • City Council adopts Comprehensive Plan and Code amendments for stormwater best management practices. 
  • Learn how Climate Change* may affect Florence area   
  • Learn about Key Estuary Wetlands
  • Read Waters in Common Newsletter* to learn more! 
 
*Now on Web Site


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The Siuslaw Estuary Partnership Project has been funded wholly or in part by the United States Environmental Protection Agency under assistance agreement WC-00J04801-0 to the City of Florence. The contents of this document do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of the Environmental Protection Agency, nor does mention of trade names or commercial products constitute endorsement or recommendation for use.
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