Slide Show Narrative: The South Slough of Oregons
Coos Bay estuary was first in the nation to be designated a national
estuarine research reserve. Its tidal waters stretch deep into
the coastal forest, marking the landward limits of the marine
environment. When it was designated a reserve in 1974, forests
surrounding the estuary had been heavily logged and wetlands were
filled for agriculture. Supporters of the reserve envisioned the
area reverting to a pristine and natural condition. Since creating
the reserve, intensive commercial uses have been curtailed. Restoring
natural processes is now a top priority while keeping South Slough
available for public recreation.
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South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve
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