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The Salmon SuperHwy

Home
About
The Problem
Our Solution
Funding
Partners
Progress
Lauded Progress
Samson Creek
Green Creek
Hughey Creek
Peterson Creek
Clear Creek
Tomlinson Creek
Dairyland Creeks
Bear Creek
Boulder Creek
Jewel Creek
Skookum Dam
Rover Creek
Three Rivers
Mapes Creek
Alder Creek
Munson Creek
Whitney Creek
Chance Creek
Trib to Juno Creek
Benefits
Economy
Infrastructure
Dairy + Agriculture
Forests
Fishing
Landowners
Facts for Landowners
Mike Trent: Clear Creek
Sam Mulder: Sutton Creek
Spanish Landowner Sheets
Media
2025 One Sheet (English + Spanish)
2025 General Brochure
Almost Home 2021 Video
P1 Video
Images
Instagram
2024 Annual Report
Fish & Wildlife News: SSH p16
PEW Trust: SSH Winter 2020 feature
Loon Outdoors: SSH Fall 2020 feature
Trout Unlimited: SSH 95 Miles and Counting
Shop
contact
Donate
  • Media
  • 2025 One Sheet (English + Spanish)
  • 2025 General Brochure
  • Almost Home 2021 Video
  • P1 Video
  • Images
  • Instagram
  • 2024 Annual Report
  • Fish & Wildlife News: SSH p16
  • PEW Trust: SSH Winter 2020 feature
  • Loon Outdoors: SSH Fall 2020 feature
  • Trout Unlimited: SSH 95 Miles and Counting
View fullsize Salmon, steelhead and other ocean-going fish need to access a wide range of habitat types throughout their freshwater life cycle to survive. Fish people call this " habitat connectivity." By enhancing passage at 93 stream crossings in the T
View fullsize There were some awesome pictures submitted to the SSH photo contest and selecting a winner was very challenging but the cool underwater shot of a Wild Winter Steelhead from Justin Crump is the winner! Thanks to all who participated and don't worry, t
View fullsize When you get down to it, the Salmon SuperHwy is really as much about the people of Tillamook County as it is the fish. With every SSH project completed, there is a cumulative effect of reconnecting historic habitat, reducing chronic flooding, improvi
View fullsize The Nestucca River, located in South Tillamook County, is a strong component of the Salmon SuperHwy. The river boasts runs of Coho, Chinook, both fall and spring, as well as Steelhead, Sea-Run Cutthroat, and many other native species which all help t
View fullsize Without fish, there is no fishing. And if salmon, steelhead, and cutthroat trout can't access the diversity of habitat types they need, when they need it, ultimately fishing suffers. Without fishing - and the irreplaceable value healthy fisheries con
View fullsize Why is the SSH such a great investment? Robert Bradley, Tillamook District Fish Biologist from ODWF says "Reconnecting streams at artificial barriers a restoring connectivity allows fish access to habitat necessary for spawning, rearing and migr
View fullsize What does the Salmon SuperHwy have in common with a beautifully smoked rack of ribs you ask? A lot! Interruptions to production and supply chains caused by flooded or failed culverts can stop agricultural economies cold. Problem culverts can lead to
View fullsize The weather is beautiful and it's time for another Salmon SuperHwy photo contest! Reply to this by posting a favorite outdoor shot of your watershed adventures (fishing,hiking,boating ) and add @salmonsuperhwy for a chance to win some great gear. The
View fullsize Good habitat and strong fish are two of the most important aspects of Tillamook County's natural resource heritage. The same natural resources are the backbone of our economy. From fishing to farming to forestry to construction, the Salmon SuperHwy h
View fullsize The Salmon SuperHwy's project's planned investment of $34 million between 2015 and 2025 is projected to create or support 400 jobs and provide a $53-million boost to Tillamook County's economy. Photo: Russ Schnitzer #tillamookcounty #infrastructure #
View fullsize The Salmon SuperHwy project is one of the largest collaborative salmonid restoration efforts in Oregon, or even the West Coast. Partners from state and federal governments, as well as non-profit organizations are all rallying around iconic Pacific No
View fullsize All hands, or should I say nets, are on deck to assist with fish salvage prior to construction on Jewel Creek. Before any work begins, all species of fish and other stream denizens are safely removed and transported out of the job site to limit unnec
View fullsize Big fish make for big smiles! The rivers are in perfect shape to go catch a steelhead in one of the rivers in the Salmon SuperHwy. Good luck anglers! 📷 @schnitzerphoto #gowild #gofishing #steelheadgreen
View fullsize An absolutely stunning photo of a stream spanning bridge structure in Tillamook County. Every project completed by the Salmon SuperHwy and project partners increases available spawning and rearing habitat for 5 species of salmonids while also minimiz
View fullsize Now is a great time to head to the coast for some storm watching from the deck of the Pelican Brewery! Sales of Pelican Brewing Company's Five Fin West Coast Pilsner benefit the Salmon SuperHwy. "Drink a Beer, Save a Fish" Yes please! 
View fullsize With 20 projects completed, the Salmon SuperHwy partnership has made great progress. But we are not done! Next up are 9 projects slated for 2019, 15+ projects in the planning phase and a comprehensive 5-year plan to our efforts in the Tillamook and N
View fullsize Happy Friday anglers!! This weekends freshets are sure to bring chrome steelhead into your favorite Salmon SuperHwy river or stream. Time to sharpen hooks, tie up your go-to flies, and get out and experience nature. 📷 @schnitzerphoto #wint
View fullsize Hundreds of barriers in streams still create bottlenecks throughout Oregon's coastal watersheds, creating major problems for fish and people. Most are problem culverts at road crossings that contribute to flooding and road damage. 📷: @whithasse
View fullsize Steep canyons, deep pools, long glides and tail-outs. A beautiful day on the Kilches River with #steelheadgreen water than would make any fisherman excited. 📷: Justin Bailie #kilches #swinging #nymphing #salmonsuperhwy
View fullsize The Trask River flows into the Southern end of TIllamook Bay and provides spawning and rearing habitat for fall chinook, coho, chum, winter and summer steelhead and sea-run cutthroat. What's your favorite species to fish for? 📷: @schnitzerphoto

 

Partners

Tillamook County • Tillamook Estuaries Partnership • Tillamook County Creamery Association
Nestucca-Neskowin Sand Lake Watersheds Council • Pelican Brewing

OR Dept of Fish and Wildlife • OR Dept of Forestry • OR Dept of Transportation
OR Watershed Enhancement Board • OR Fish Passage Task Force

US Fish & Wildlife Service • US Forest Service
Bureau of Land Management • Natural Resources Conservation Service

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SPECIAL THANKS TO THE MEYER MEMORIAL TRUST

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All content and photos © Tillamook-Nestucca Fish Passage Partnership
Photography by Justin Bailie along with Trav Williams/Broken Banjo Photography, Russ Schnitzer, Whitney Hasset, and Sarah Northrop