Megan’s Internship Reflection

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

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...
Dambreaking & Detours

Dambreaking & Detours

PC: Taylor Balkom/The Columbian   Did you see us in the news?! Last month, we broke ground on our West Biddle Dam Replacement Project. This project will provide the water to sustain salmon and trout production at Columbia Springs! “We understand the importance of...
2023 Summer Camp Internships Open Now!

2023 Summer Camp Internships Open Now!

Columbia Springs offers our community a unique setting where educational experiences foster greater awareness of the natural world, inspiring stewardship. Our educational facility is located on one hundred acres of urban natural area at the historic Vancouver Trout...
What did we do in 2022?

What did we do in 2022?

As the year ends, I am thankful for the generosity of so many in our community who have provided financial and volunteer support for our programs, students, and site. The past couple of years have been some of those most challenging in recent decades. The natural...