CREST
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1974
- HeadquartersAstoria, United States
- Headcount1–10
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
CREST firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- CREST
- Legal name
- Columbia River Estuary Study Taskforce
- Website
- https://columbiaestuary.org
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1974
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 1–10 employees
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
CREST industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Habitat Restoration and Environmental Planning Services
- NAICS
- Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Ecological Restoration Planning & Monitoring (Habitat, Wetland, Stream) (EUAHAHAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Wetlands & Waters of the U.S. Delineation / Riparian Assessments (EUAHAHAC), Ecosystem Restoration & Rewilding Services (AFAMAMAE), Conservation, Restoration & Biodiversity Services (Habitat, Wetlands, Riparian) (IMAMAJAH)
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Where CREST is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Astoria
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
CREST business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Government Grants and Contracts: CREST operates primarily through government grants and contracts. Primary funders include Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board (OWEB), Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, NOAA, and US Fish & Wildlife Service. CREST is a contractor for BPA for large-scale restoration projects and is contracted by the Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership for action effectiveness monitoring.
- Council Member Dues: CREST Council Members (cities, counties, ports in Oregon and Washington) submit annual dues, the amount dependent on their degree of utilization of CREST services. Benefits include marketing, reduced rates for contracted services, consultation, and voting privileges.
- Tax-Deductible Donations: As a council of governments/special district authorized to accept tax-deductible donations, CREST receives charitable contributions directly supporting science, education, habitat restoration, and community engagement. Donations are accepted via Venmo, check, and mail.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription | Annual | Council Membership Dues - Based on utilization of CREST services |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels6 records
CREST product offering
Product offeringCore offering
CREST provides habitat restoration project design, funding, management, implementation, and monitoring services along the Columbia River Estuary and OR/WA coasts. Its work spans restoration planning (culvert replacement, tidegate retrofits, dike breaches, river realignment, engineered log jams, riparian planting, invasive species removal), ecosystem research and monitoring, environmental planning and GIS mapping, and wetland delineations and assessments, supported by a 50-year scientific Resource Library. Services are delivered primarily to federal and state agencies, municipal council members, conservation non-profits, and private landowners across the Columbia-Pacific Region.
Product overview
CREST (Columbia River Estuary Study Taskforce) is an environmental planning and habitat restoration organization that offers five integrated service areas: Restoration Planning & Implementation (culvert replacements, tidegate retrofits, dike breaches, river realignment, engineered log jam installation), Ecosystem Research & Monitoring (data collection, fisheries services, scientific equipment), Environmental Planning & GIS Mapping (regional planning, compliance monitoring, GIS analysis), Wetland Delineations & Assessments (jurisdictional determinations, wetland ratings), and Resource Library (comprehensive collection of scientific data and reports). These services work together to provide comprehensive habitat restoration and environmental planning support for the Columbia-Pacific Region.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Restoration Planning & Implementation End-to-end design, funding, management, and implementation of habitat restoration projects in the Columbia River Estuary, including culvert replacement, tidegate retrofits, dike breaches, river realignment, engineered log jam installation, riparian planting, and invasive species removal.
- Ecosystem Research & Monitoring Field and laboratory monitoring of habitat restoration effectiveness covering juvenile salmon use, vegetation, hydrology, and water quality, including data collection and analysis, fisheries laboratory services, boat and scientific equipment rental, and biological assessment.
- Environmental Planning & GIS Mapping Regional environmental planning and GIS services for the Lower Columbia region, including member representation in regional planning, best-practices education, non-regulatory environmental compliance monitoring, hazard mitigation planning, development impact analyses, report writing, ordinance drafting, permitting assistance, GIS mapping, and action planning for population growth and climate change.
- Wetland Delineations & Assessments Wetland delineations and jurisdictional determinations in Oregon, plus wetland ratings and debit/credit assessments in Washington, including permitting assistance and boundary surveying for restoration, agency, and landowner clients.
- Resource Library A 50-year archive of scientific data, research reports, environmental management plans, policy evaluations, environmental law information, surveys, assessments, GIS mapping, governmental standards, proceedings, biological statistics, and regional socioeconomic reports for the Columbia River Estuary and Pacific Northwest region.
Quantifiable outcome
- Reconnected 289 acres of off-channel habitat at Government Island to the Columbia River
- +9 more outcomes
Companies that use CREST
Customer profileNamed customers14 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
CREST technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
CREST partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core partners, key partners, state agency partners, infrastructure partners, conservation partners, technical partners and federal agency partners.
- Lower Columbia Estuary Partnershipcore partnersThe Estuary Partnership implements the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the Lower Columbia River. CREST is contracted by the Estuary Partnership to perform action effectiveness monitoring and receives funding for restoration projects.
- Columbia Land Trustcore partnersColumbia Land Trust conserves and cares for vital lands, waters, and wildlife of the Columbia River region. CREST partners with CLT to conduct biological monitoring on restoration projects and collaborates to prioritize future restoration projects.
- Lewis & Clark National Historical Park (NPS)key partnersCREST has partnered with L&CNHP to complete multiple restoration projects on their land. The NPS has provided funding for these projects and acts as an educational resource for the public on habitat restoration and monitoring initiatives.
- US Fish & Wildlife Servicekey partnersThe USFWS mission is to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats. CREST and USFWS are collaborating on projects to restore habitats on federally protected lands. USFWS has also provided funding to CREST for past projects.
- US Army Corps of Engineerskey partnersUSACE maintains authority over levees and dikes on the Columbia River and its tributaries. CREST coordinates with USACE's restoration division to conduct technical reviews and gain approval for changes to flood control infrastructure.
- Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlifestate agency partnersODFW's mission is to protect and enhance Oregon's fish and wildlife and their habitats. CREST and ODFW are currently exploring opportunities for future restoration projects on state land.
- Washington Department of Fish & Wildlifestate agency partnersWDFW's mission is to preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems. CREST and WDFW are engaged in planning phases for potential projects on the Washington side of the Columbia River Estuary.
- Oregon Department of State Landsstate agency partnersThe ODSL ensures a legacy for Oregonians through sound stewardship of lands, wetlands, and waterways. CREST and ODSL are currently exploring opportunities for future restoration projects on state land.
- Washington Department of Natural Resourcesstate agency partnersWADNR manages, sustains, and protects the health of Washington's lands and waters. WADNR is a partner in projects such as South Bachelor Island Restoration.
- Washington Department of Transportationinfrastructure partnersWashDOT collaborates and consults with CREST on improvements to highway infrastructure for the improvement of fish passage. WashDOT has provided in-kind funding to CREST on past projects.
- West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation Districtconservation partnersWMSWCD provides resources, education, and expertise to improve air and water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and soil health. CREST collaborates with WMSWCD on projects such as Sturgeon Lake/Dairy Creek and McCarthy Creek.
- North Coast Land Conservancyconservation partnersNCLC serves Northwestern Oregon coastal communities to conserve and protect land for its ecological and cultural values. CREST has assisted with monitoring habitats on behalf of NCLC and supports stewardship activities.
- North Coast Watershed Associationconservation partnersNCWA is a non-profit organization coordinating, funding, and linking watershed councils to community-based efforts to improve watershed health on the north coast of Oregon and in the Columbia River estuary.
- PC Trask & Associatestechnical partnersPC Trask and Associates is a privately-owned consulting firm specializing in recovery plans, restoration design guidelines, and large scale restoration projects in the Columbia River region. CREST collaborates with PCTA on project development and implementation, with each organization often consulting the other on independent projects.
- USDA Natural Resources Conservation Servicefederal agency partnersNRCS is a department of the USDA. CREST partners with NRCS on restoration projects such as McCarthy Creek, where NRCS provides technical and funding support.
Scale indicators3 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
CREST competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- North Coast Land Conservancy: Northwestern Oregon coastal land trust that engages CREST for habitat monitoring. Directly comparable as a regional conservation non-profit operating in the same coastal Oregon geography.
- Columbia Land Trust: Regional land conservation organization working on land, water, and wildlife protection in the Columbia River region. Directly comparable as a conservation delivery organization, and an active collaboration partner with CREST on biological monitoring and project prioritization.
- North Coast Watershed Association: Non-profit coordinating watershed councils across the north Oregon coast and Columbia River estuary. Directly comparable as a regional coordinating body for watershed restoration, and an active CREST partner.
- Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership: Non-profit implementing the Comprehensive Conservation and Management Plan for the Lower Columbia River. Directly comparable mission of habitat restoration and watershed health in the same geography, and CREST is contracted by this organization for effectiveness monitoring.
- PC Trask & Associates: Privately-owned consulting firm specializing in recovery plans, restoration design guidelines, and large-scale restoration projects in the Columbia River region. Direct competitor and frequent collaborator with CREST on project development and implementation.
- West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District: Local government subdivision providing resources, education, and expertise to improve water quality, fish and wildlife habitat, and soil health in western Multnomah County. Directly comparable as a regional habitat restoration partner, with active collaboration on the Sturgeon Lake/Dairy Creek and McCarthy Creek projects.
Broad incumbents
- Bonneville Power Administration: Federal agency administering Columbia River dam hydropower and funding large-scale fish and wildlife mitigation. Comparable not as a competitor but as the dominant funder/partner shaping CREST's market — relevant for understanding the demand-side dynamics that determine CREST's project pipeline.
- The Nature Conservancy (Oregon): Global conservation organization with significant Oregon program operating across habitat protection, restoration, and policy. Comparable as a major conservation delivery player in Oregon, but with substantially larger scale, broader portfolio, and a different funding mix than CREST.
Emerging players
- Wild Salmon Center: Portland-based conservation organization focused on wild salmon and steelhead habitat across the Pacific Rim. Comparable as a salmon-focused conservation organization with regional Pacific Northwest operations, but with a broader international scope than CREST.
Regional players
- Tillamook Bay Watershed Council: Oregon coastal watershed council focused on Tillamook Bay watershed restoration. CREST Executive Director Denise Lofman previously led this organization. Regionally comparable as a watershed restoration entity serving an adjacent but non-overlapping geography.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
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CREST leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles12 records
CREST funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Frequently asked questions about CREST
What does CREST do?
CREST provides habitat restoration project design, funding, management, implementation, and monitoring services along the Columbia River Estuary and OR/WA coasts. Its work spans restoration planning (culvert replacement, tidegate retrofits, dike breaches, river realignment, engineered log jams, riparian planting, invasive species removal), ecosystem research and monitoring, environmental planning and GIS mapping, and wetland delineations and assessments, supported by a 50-year scientific Resource Library. Services are delivered primarily to federal and state agencies, municipal council members, conservation non-profits, and private landowners across the Columbia-Pacific Region.
Is CREST a public or private company?
CREST is a private company. It is classified as nonprofit foundation owned and is currently operating.
When was CREST founded?
CREST was founded in 1974. It employs 1 to 10 people.
Where is CREST based?
CREST is headquartered in Astoria, United States, in the North America region.
How does CREST make money?
Three revenue lines are on record. Government Grants and Contracts are the primary driver. The others are council Member Dues and tax-Deductible Donations.
Who are CREST's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are North Coast Land Conservancy, Columbia Land Trust, North Coast Watershed Association, Lower Columbia Estuary Partnership, PC Trask & Associates and West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District. Broad incumbents are Bonneville Power Administration and The Nature Conservancy (Oregon). Wild Salmon Center is listed as an emerging player. Tillamook Bay Watershed Council is listed as a regional player.
Does CREST have an API?
No public API is recorded for CREST.
What industry is CREST in?
CREST's product category is Habitat Restoration and Environmental Planning Services. Its primary akta.pro industry code is EUAHAHAF, Ecological Restoration Planning & Monitoring (Habitat, Wetland, Stream), with a secondary code of EUAHAHAC, Wetlands & Waters of the U.S. Delineation / Riparian Assessments. Its NAICS code is 813312.