The Early Years – by Co-Founder Dean Sutherland
The Vancouver Trout Hatchery was built in the early 1930s as part of the Works Project Administration during the Great Depression. It was owned and operated by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). By 1994. WDFW needed to shut down facilities...
Frozen Chronicles: A Historical Odyssey of Ice Storms in Vancouver, Washington
PC: Bryan Jacobs Columbia Springs staff have been home since Friday afternoon, due to the treacherous weather conditions that rolled in over the weekend. Being at home has given me time to reflect on the power of nature, in particular ice storms. Vancouver,...
Thank you for a wonderful year!
As we approach the close of this remarkable year, I'm deeply moved by the incredible support and friendship that you, our wonderful supporters, have showered upon us. In this season of wonder and gratitude, I am inspired to reflect upon the extraordinary impact we've...
Megan’s Internship Reflection
Megan has been interning with Columbia Springs since this summer and has been doing wonderful things. She is about to turn 18 and is beginning to look for new and exciting employment opportunities. We wish her good luck in her next endeavor! Below is Megan's...
Where the River Meets the Sea
Hi everyone! My name is Maria, and I am an emerging environmental leader’s intern at Columbia Springs. I recently graduated from the University of Portland, where I studied Environmental Ethics & Policy and Philosophy. Over the past couple of months, I have been...
We’re hiring! Join our community engagement team
Photo Credit: Paul Peloquin We're hiring for a temporary Community Engagement Specialist (nine month parental leave coverage)! Responsible for outreach and events at Columbia Springs, the Community Engagement Specialist makes sure that our story is heard by the...