.......And ways in which efforts are underway to help protect it.
The Columbia Slough....
... lies on the North end of Portland, Oregon. It is a naturally occurring body of water in what used to be a
flood plain. Nestled in amongst industry and residential dwellings, it had suffered years of neglect and abuse.
It has great potential for recreation; such as canoeing, bird-watching, hiking and much more.
For the past several decades there have been put in to action many plans and agencies designated to
protecting this estuary. The community has also been called to begin playing it's role in protecting the Slough.