Willamette Falls-Heritage at a Turning Point
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Tuesday, May 15th
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Noon to 1:00 pm
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Portland Building Auditorium
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1120 SW Fifth Ave., 2nd Floor
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Portland 97204
For over 10,000 years, people have been drawn to Willamette Falls. Thundering over a 50 foot basalt cascade, the Falls has been a fishing and trading center for Native Americans, a source of power feeding the birthplace of the Oregon Territory, the site of the nation's first long-distance electric transmission, the paper mill capital of the Northwest, and until recently the site of the oldest continuously operating multiple lift lock system in America.
Today we are a turning point in the history of this Oregon landmark. The future of the Locks is uncertain and Oregon City's Blue Heron mill site is silent and up for sale, even as the Falls is becoming more and more recognized for its historic, recreational and ecological value.
Sandy Carter, coordinator of the One Willamette River Coalition, will describe efforts to repair and reopen the imperiled canal and locks and talk about local efforts to increase public awareness of and access to the Falls by creating a Willamette Falls National Heritage Area.
Marina Thefts on the Rise -Be Wise
Lane County Marine Patrol reports that marina thefts in the county are on the rise, so be wise!
- Make sure your boat is well secured and all valuables are removed.
- Take a picture of any equipment and document serial numbers, just in case. Keep this documentation in a safe place -away from your boat.
- Report a boating violation online: http://www.boatoregon.com/OSMB/BoatLaws/TipPage.shtml. A complete list of law enforcement contact phone numbers can also be found here: http://www.boatoregon.com/OSMB/contact_us_directory.shtml#Marine_Patrol_Numbers
A friendly reminder from the Oregon State Marine Board.
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