Taming the Tide: Oregon's Ambitious Bid to Restore a Lost Wetland Ecosystem The Siletz Bay National Wildlife Refuge in Oregon is often cited as one of the most successful examples of wetland restoration in the United States.
However, despite its accolades, this ambitious project has raised questions about the true cost and feasibility of such large scale interventions.
Historically, Siletz Bay was a thriving coastal landscape with complex networks of tidal marshes, scrub shrub areas, and winding channels.