Nedonna Marsh Celebration

Nedonna Marsh.

Many residents of the Rockaway Beach area, including many Oregon Shores members, have been deeply concerned about the future of Nedonna Marsh, on the southern flank of Nehalem Bay, which appeared to be vulnerable to development.  Coastal marshes are all too rare, and play an important role in estuarine ecology, and the marsh as a wild natural area was a well-loved area for northern Tillamook residents. 

There is good news:  The eastern half of the marsh has been donated by the owner, Loren Parks, to the Tillamook County Pioneer Museum.  This will keep the marsh and bordering words in a wild state, benefiting wildlife, the estuary, and human visitors.

A celebration is schedule for Saturday, Oct. 20, at the museum (2106 2^nd St. in Tillamook).  Everyone is welcome.  Hors d’oeuvres and drinks will be provided.  While the goal is to encourage volunteerism and/or donations to take care of the marsh, there is no charge to attend, socialize, and learn more about the marsh and its future.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Gary Albright, museum director, at (503) 842-4553, director@tcpm.org.