What is Confluence?
Learn about Confluence, an unprecedented interpretive artwork by artist Maya Lin at six sites along the Columbia River basin.
Plan Your Visit
Find maps, driving directions and visitor hours for each Confluence site.
Donate to Build The Art
Join the generous community of Confluence donors who support a positive, prestigious and far-reaching project.
Get Involved
Join us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, read Tributaries: A Confluence History Blog or sign up for volunteer opportunities in your area.
Partners
A variety of artisans, partners, community leaders, government officials and staff help bring Confluence to life. Principal figures are noted here.
Contact Us
Email info@confluenceproject.org
Phone 360-693-0123
Fax 360-693-7770
Mailing Address:
1109 East 5th Street
Vancouver, WA 98661
Maya Lin and Confluence
Confluence on the Columbia
January 19, 2018
Lower Columbia Road Trip - July 13-15, 2018
Hit the road with Confluence to dig deeper into the storied landscape of the Columbia River system. This three day trip through the lower Columbia River, from Friday, July 13 to Sunday, July 15 takes you to special places with rich native, historical and environmental significance. Expert guest speakers share place-based knowledge and native perspectives that enrich our ever-evolving understanding of the Columbia River.
Themes include Columbia River history, tribal sovereignty and survivance, traditional ecological knowledge, evolving land ethic and designing for social change.
The trip includes visits to:
*Confluence Bird Blind at the Sandy River Delta, Troutdale, OR
*Confluence Land Bridge & Ft. Vancouver National Historic Site, Vancouver WA
*Cape Disappointment State Park, Ilwaco, WA
*Chinook Indian Nation Headquarters and historic village site, Bay Center, WA
Confirmed guest speakers include:more >
More News
April 21, 2018
Celebrating Earth Day with Mulch!
They swept. They weeded. The picked up litter. They mulched and, along the way, they learned about the native history of the Columbia River. More than 40 volunteers celebrated Earth... more >
April 21, 2018
Earth Day Work Party at the Land Bridge
Thanks for the strong interest in the work party, our numbers have reached capacity. Please contact Courtney for further opportunities. Volunteer Saturday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to noon to tend... more >
April 20, 2018
Confluence Partners with Vanport Mosaic for Story Gathering
Confluence will host our first Confluence Story Gathering in 2018 as part of the Vanport Mosaic Festival on Sunday, May 27th, from 11:00- 12:30 pm, at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center. To RSVP,... more >
March 3, 2018
March 2018 News from Confluence
Sharing Stories of Celilo Linda Meanus smiled at the students as she told them stories of growing up with the sound of Celilo Falls ever present. As she spoke this week... more >
February 6, 2018
Confluence Seeks Celilo Park Project Manager
Confluence is a community-supported nonprofit that connects people to place through art and education. We work in collaboration with northwest tribes, communities and the celebrated artist Maya Lin to create... more >
January 9, 2018
2017 Annual Appeal a Grand Success!
Thanks to all the Confluence Friends and Legacy Makers who responded to our 2017 Annual Appeal with a resounding message of support! The important work... more >
November 8, 2017
Confluence is Yours!
Become a Friend or Legacy Maker of Confluence today. What an amazing year it's been for this important work of connecting people to place through art and education. Just look at... more >
November 3, 2017
Fall News from Confluence
Making a Difference at the Sandy River Delta It was a blazingly sunny morning at the Sandy River Delta, near Troutdale, Oregon, for "Make a Difference Day." Thank you to all... more >
