Nothing says “Pacific Northwest” like the annual return from the ocean of salmon, fighting upstream to spawn and die in the rivers of their birth. In October, witness this ancient, iconic phenomenon at Oxbow Regional Park along the Sandy River, one of the nation’s designated Wild and Scenic Rivers. During the annual Salmon Homecoming, naturalists […]
Johnson Creek and it's tributaries are the only salmon bearing tributary in Eastern Portland! JCWC documents the distribution of salmon species and spawning activity throughout the watershed to inform restoration efforts and to share with our scientific partner organizations. Salmon are integral to the Pacific Northwest and to Johnson Creek. These amazing fish migrate from […]
Johnson Creek Watershed Council cordially invites you to the Volunteer and Community Appreciation Party. Join us in celebrating all of the volunteers, partners and community that have made a huge impact on the Johnson Creek Watershed in 2024! We could not do this work without YOU! This year our theme is about connection - how […]
