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Photo Contest Winners for National Estuaries Week 2025

Thank you to everyone who participated in our photo contest to celebrate National Estuaries Week! We are so excited to share our winners and honorable mentions that highlight the beauty, joy, and importance of our local estuaries.

 

 

Bee Thyme Winner Work at nicolameeksart

Bee Thyme - Netarts Bay Watershed

Winner "Work"

By Nicola Meeks @nicolameeksart

Winner Views Runoff Meandering through the wings of fog CL Downing

Runoff Meandering Through the Wings of Fog - Netarts Bay Watershed

Winner "Views"

by CL Downing

winner smiles 2025 TEP Volunteer of the Year ~ The Abandoned Blondie Just Rich

TEP Volunteer of the Year ~ The Abandoned Blondie - Tillamook Bay Watershed

Winner "Smiles"

Just Rich

Winner Native Plants Red Currant Visitor CREDIT Tim Moore

Red Currant Visitor - Nestucca Bay Watershed

Winner "Native Plants"

Tim Moore

winner creatures Pacific Forktail on Salal Leaf Detail IMGP7141 CRDIT Garrick Schermer

Pacific Forktail on Salal Leaf - Neskowin Watershed

Winner "Creatures"

Garrick Shermer

honorable mention Raccoon kit meets fawn for first time CRDIT CL Downing

Raccoon Kit Meets Fawn for the First Time - Tillamook Bay Watershed

Honorary Mention "Creatures"

CL Downing

Honorable mention Sea Lion Grinning CL Downing

Sea Lion Grinning - Tillamook Bay Watershed

Honorable Mention "Smiles"

CL Downing

Honorable Mention Views Moon Rising Claudia Cameron

Moon Rising - Tillamook Bay Watershed

Honorable Mention "Views"

Claudia Cameron

Honorable Mention Views Afternoon Paddle with Elk Visitors Sara Hieter

Afternoon Paddle with Elk Visitors - Nehalem Bay Watershed

Honorable Mention "Views"

Sara Hieter