North Coast Basin

“Composed of eight modestly sized, unobstructed tributaries to the Pacific Ocean, the North Coast Basin supports Coho, Chum, and Chinook salmon, cutthroat trout, and steelhead. Coho salmon in this basin are currently listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act. Fall Chinook runs are relatively healthy and support world famous fisheries. Douglas fir and Western Hemlock forests of the coast range support a strong forest industry. The Tillamook State Forest, site of the legendary Tillamook Burn in 1933, is beginning to come into harvestable condition. Rivers in this basin are underlain by basalt or sandstone geology with lush forest cover, and are primarily privately managed. The Tillamook County Creamery supports a strong dairy industry in the Tillamook Bay and Nestucca drainages. Estuaries often host recreational fishing and some are a home base for commercial fishing fleets.”

Content featured on the Oregon Explorer, "Learn about Places: North Coast Basin" site, information compiled by science writing consultant John Ame.