In 2005, the Wahkiakum Community Foundation formed the Columbia Estuary Environmental Education Program (CEEEP), in an effort to support high school students from Naselle, Wahkiakum, and Grays River.
As part of the environmental science curriculum at their high schools, students
and teachers continue to visit the project site throughout the year to monitor
changes and make assessments.
Six weeks each summer, funding
is provided for seven students and one teacher who work
on habit restoration projects in areas near the Julia
Butler Hansen Wildlife Refuge. The six-week program is
designed to teach a balanced approach to resource management.
Areas of focus include clean water maintenance, fish
habitat sustainability, and timber management. Dr. Rob
Stockhouse serves as CEEEP’s Education Director. Guest
instructors include professional scientists and hydrologic
engineers.
Julia
Butler Hansen Heritage Center
Located at 35 Butler Street in Cathlamet, the Center is available for retreats
and meetings, luncheons, garden weddings, and private gatherings. read more
Located two miles up Deep River Road between Gray’s River and Naselle, the
Deep River Pioneer Church is a beautifully restored structure that bears witness
to the influence of Scandinavian pioneers on the Lower Columbia River. read more
