Wetland Habitats

Wetland Habitats are many and varied in Oregon and range from coastal intertidal to vernal pools in Southern Oregon.

Postelsia in the intertidal zone
on the Oregon Coast
(Gayle Hansen, Newport, OR)

Explore the links below to see images of some of the many wetland habitats in our state.

Images and descriptions of major wetland types

Oregon Habitat Joint Venture

West Eugene Wetlands Education Center

Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Wetland Scientists

Authored by Heather Stout, Faculty Research Assistant, Institute for Natural Resources (2009)