A commercial jetboat on the upper Rogue River. Photo: Native Fish Society In recent years, a central focus of NEDC’s litigation efforts has been protecting Pacific Northwest waters from stormwater pollution at industrial facilities. NEDC routinely brings several Clean Water … Read More
Clumps of uprooted eelgrass on Cape Meares Beach, near Tillamook Bay. Photo: Scott Gordon Native eelgrass beds serve a critical role in healthy estuary ecosystems here in the Pacific Northwest. This aquatic plant provides nursery and refuge functions for several … Read More
Harmful Algal Bloom in Ross Island Lagoon. Photo Courtesy of Human Access Project. An NEDC lawsuit has resulted in significant new protections for the Willamette River’s Ross Island lagoon, a critically important location for fish, wildlife, and recreation in the … Read More