Long overlooked and written off as a dumping ground, the Columbia Slough is actually a resilient and vibrant waterway. A narrow corridor that runs across Portland's industrial north, the Columbia Slough is home to a variety of wildlife and more than 150 species of birds. We met up with with the Columbia Slough Watershed Council to experience Oregon's most urban watershed. Climb into a "bimorane" (two canoes strapped together) to experience this special place and meet some local folks helping res