Presentation on Siletz Bay NWF

Siletz Bay, with National Wildlife Refuge in foreground.\Photo by Roy Lowe.

The Midcoast Watersheds Council is offering a hybrid presentation—both in person and online—that will explore “Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge: Past and Present.” The event takes places on Thursday, June 1, 6:30 p.m., at the Pacific Maritime Heritage Center (333 S.E. Bay Blvd.) in Newport. It is free and open to all.

To attend online, go here.

Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge, just south of Lincoln City, is a vital habitat for diverse wildlife and migratory birds. Restoration initiatives to encourage native plants and natural water flow have played a crucial role in revitalizing the refuge's ecosystem. This presentation will reveal the journey of restoration and conservation, highlighting successes and ongoing work.

The presenter is Kate Iaquinto, Deputy Project Leader with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. She will discuss the historical context of restoration, innovative techniques, and collaborative partnerships that have shaped the refuge. She will also highlight the efforts of the USFWS to create wildlife refuges on the Oregon coast. Her presentation will highlight Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge as a testament to restoration's power and ongoing conservation importance. While progress has been made, significant tasks remain to safeguard and enhance the refuge's ecological integrity.

For more information, contact 541-265-9195 or tom@midcoastwc.org.