The Klamath–Siskiyou region is biologically one of the most diverse temperate forest systems on Earth.

Siskiyou Field Notes is an independent project documenting the Elk River watershed and the wild landscapes of Oregon’s southern coast.

We begin with time spent on the land - walking the river valley, moving through the forest, and paying attention to the patterns that shape this place.

The project brings together several forms of observation: written field notes, photography, filmmaking and an ongoing interest in the natural history of the coast. Together they create a simple record of a living landscape—its rivers, forests, wildlife, and seasonal change.

At times the work also touches on stewardship. The Elk River flows through one of the most intact coastal rainforest systems remaining in the continental United States, near the Copper Salmon Wilderness. Like many wild places, its future is influenced by the choices people make.

The intention of Siskiyou Field Notes is straightforward: to observe carefully, document what is happening here, and share these notes with others who care about the long health of wild rivers and forests.