THE PEOPLE:
Respect for the original inhabitants of the Salmon River Valley: We are mindful that many generations of Nechesne have been, and are still in relationship with the Salmon River watershed and the area now designated as the Cascade Head Biosphere Region.

We acknowledge that they were forcibly removed to reservations and that their living descendants are part of the Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde Community of Oregon and the Confederated Tribes of the Siletz Indians. We are on a journey with members of both tribes to help re-establish their connection and access to this special place where land meets sea.

THE PLACE:
CHBR’s ecosystem is an extraordinary convergence of diverse land / sea components including:

• Six miles of Pacific Ocean coastline with sea caves, two major coastal prairie headlands jutting out to sea and a recently added marine reserve.

• A 2 mile littoral sand spit, dune and beach pine complex.

• The Salmon River, and its recently restored estuary, providing a critical juncture between fresh and salt water and staging areas for upstream spawning migrations of 5 different species of salmon, and rearing areas for their juveniles and smolts.

• Forested upland ecosystems including 150 year-old stands of Sitka spruce, Western Hemlock and Douglas Fir, with riparian areas dominated by Red Alder, and dozens of fresh water tributaries and upland lakes.

Be a part of the Cascade Head Biosphere Region:

Everyone is welcome. Help celebrate the biological and cultural value of the biosphere region by joining local and international citizens from all walks of life to:

• Create sustainable livelihoods.

• Conduct ongoing research and monitoring.

• Participate in natural arts and sciences workshops.

• Support local tribal communities 

To learn more visit cascadehead.org