0000088468 00000 n 0000081958 00000 n The privilege, and the gratitude, was ours; as was the curiosity, excitement and honor to have been asked to participate alongside Tribal members. Chief Wacheno was the last Clackamas chief to live at the falls before removal to Grand Ronde. 0000019249 00000 n 0000069528 00000 n 0000064372 00000 n 0000011297 00000 n Spring Chinook Spring Chinook move through … In the 1890s, the falls was the site of the first successful plant in the United States to send electricity through long-distance power lines—alternating current in 1889 and direct current in 1890. 0000053586 00000 n PGE has spent decades researching Pacific lamprey. The largest falls in Oregon and the sixth in the United States by volume, Willamette Falls is one of the most significant natural features in the state. 0000015387 00000 n Flows entering the plant are managed so that fish within the water column are guided past the turbine intakes and into a long concrete water slide that directs them back into the Willamette River just downstream of the falls. 0000059847 00000 n Over the decades, PGE has continually updated the Project so that today, it is an essential source of power for PGE’s customers. 0000034808 00000 n

It was replaced by the T.W. After exploring about a half-dozen areas, Kelly slogged the heavy harvest over his shoulders, swimming and wading through a maze of rock outcroppings where we observed a somewhat scraggly blue heron up close, and a large salmon taking refuge in the shadows of rocks and woody debris in calm water. These fish passage enhancements have improved the success rate for migrants on their way to the Pacific Ocean. For help locating a specific filing, study or report, please contact us at clackamas.passage@pgn.com. The locks are no longer essential for river commerce, as rail and trucks now move most products in the Willamette Valley, and their maintenance is not a priority for the federal government. 0000010510 00000 n The Willamette River is the 10th largest river in the lower 48 states. The Clackamas Chinook peoples, including the Clowewalla, occupied villages and houses on the east and west banks of the Willamette River, as well as above the falls at Canemah, on the east bank of the river just south of present-day downtown Oregon City. 432 101

432 0 obj <> endobj xref 0000061248 00000 n 0000015649 00000 n He was a striking figure, with steel blue-grey eyes, a ruddy complexion, a tall, muscular frame, and shoulder-length white hair. The boundary incorporates the earliest political, cultural and commercial sites of the Oregon Country and U.S.

For more information, email [email protected], Emphasizes unique geology, Willamette River and Willamette Falls, Honors Native Americans’ presence at Willamette Falls: past, present and future, Honors the significance of the site and the falls to the former Oregon Territory and settlement of Oregon, Honors the significance of industrial development at Willamette Falls, Interactive, holistic and creative interpretation at multiple levels, Respect and accommodate Native American salmon fishing and lamprey harvest traditions and protection of natural resources, Increased awareness of all aspects of the cultural and historic significance of Willamette Falls, Highlight national importance of industrial development at Willamette Falls, Adaptive reuse of existing buildings to support the creation of an authentic place, Connects people physically and emotionally with the river, A complete sensory experience of water is incorporated throughout the site (hearing, seeing, feeling, smelling), The site design reflects unique aspects of the place with unifying design elements integrated throughout, The public space emphasizes arrival by foot, bike or transit while accommodating the automobile, Sustainability is incorporated throughout the design and the site, Permanent, prominent and breathtaking public access to this site, the river, cultural history and the falls, The public space is generously sized and inviting to a diverse range of people, including families and children of all ages, Multiple, creative and unexpected opportunities are provided to physically connect to the river, Integration of the site and the pedestrian/bike circulation system into the local and regional trail system north and south, Integrated connection to downtown Oregon City, Protected views of intact natural habitats along the river and falls, Diverse scenic views of the falls and river, including views of the falls that reveal themselves as one proceeds through the site, The public space and falls access are a catalyst for economic development in Oregon City and enhance the value of development on the site, Riparian habitat: opportunities to restore riparian and rocky outcrop areas along the Willamette River above and below Willamette Falls, Native fish habitat: shoreline and river provide a mixture of habitat elements important to native fish, Water quality: springs and seeps, stream day-lighting, clean and cool water, and returning existing water rights to in-stream use for fish and water quality, Floodplain protection: opportunities to maintain or enhance the ability to store flood waters on site during major storm events, Restore native trees and shrubs along a 50- to 150-foot buffer along the Willamette River, Protect and restore rocky outcrops to provide unique habitat for insects, amphibians and rare plants, Restore floodwater access to its natural floodplain by removing nonessential buildings and infrastructure left from previous industrial use, Provide important habitat for migratory birds and other wildlife species, Improve water quality through filtration, stormwater attenuation, woody debris and leaf litter inputs into the river, Restore shoreline habitat complexity, including alcoves and inlets for cool water refuge and off-channel habitat during periods of high river flow, Provide important resting and movement habitat for Pacific lamprey, salmon and steelhead, Improve water temperature and chemistry over baseline of existing conditions at the site, Support efforts by other public agencies to restore habitat in the Willamette River Greenway, Showcase how urban development can integrate nature and ecosystem services into urban design, Establish an urban forest canopy along streets and public spaces where suitable soil exists, Adding flow through the Millrace will increase habitat options for migrating fish, Public access to river and Willamette Falls serves as catalyst for the regional center/downtown, Access to nature is emphasized throughout development, Unique quality of the place drives investment, Creates a synergy for downtown Oregon City, with opportunities that are complementary to the infrastructure available there, Regional destination drives tourism to Oregon City, Continued tradition of working waterfront, Increased opportunities for economic development, Increased value of development on site and nearby, A revitalized downtown Oregon City and West Linn, Integrated with a thriving downtown Oregon City, complementing existing businesses and private enterprises, Public space that supports an active, year-round regional center, Increased foot and bike traffic that supports new development, Increased opportunity for private investment, A model of green development and sustainability.