With levee breached, Siuslaw River estuary connects to its past life as a sanctuary for salmon, lamprey and shorebirds

After 15 years of planning and development, the Siuslaw Estuary restoration project east of Florence has achieved its goal: connecting a large swath of restored farmland to the Oregon Coast. The Siuslaw Estuary is a 217-acre expanse that’s expected to accommodate the return of native fish and other species. The post With levee breached, Siuslaw River estuary connects to its past life as a sanctuary for salmon, lamprey and shorebirds appeared first on Lincoln Chronicle.