Oregon State Marine Board

Exciting news for Chinook Landing and the Multnomah County River Patrol boathouse. Beginning October 21 and continuing through November 13, work will be happening to replace the boathouse. Expect intermittent closures during this work window.

1. The two southernmost lanes will experience intermittent closures on 10/26 - 10/27 for the removal and installation process. The north lane of the far north dock will have intermittent closures from 10/23 - 10/27 to stage the new boathouse before installation.
2. The old boathouse will be floated out to a primary barge on the Columbia River via tugboat. Then, it will be floated downriver and dismantled at the contractor's off-site facility.

"In case of an emergency..."

Here's a great example of being prepared with the right equipment at the right time and a crew that knew what to do. Three cheers for a happy ending!

Coast Guard rescues injured rafter from remote stretch of Rogue River A Coast Guard helicopter rescued a 68-year-old man with a leg injury Thursday after local responders could not reach his group.

SOLVE's September volunteer cleanups "raked in" another impressive load of human-generated litter and debris, along with restoring critical habitats along rivers and beach areas for wildlife.

From September 18 through September 27, communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington came together for SOLVE’s annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup. During a 10-day volunteer effort, 1,553 volunteers participated in 96 cleanup and restoration projects across 15 counties, contributing more than 3,100 hours of service. Projects took place in Clackamas, Clark, Clatsop, Coos, Curry, Deschutes, Jackson, Lane, Lincoln, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington, and Yamhill counties.

The Marine Board supports SOLVE’s Adopt-a-River program to help the organization purchase tools and supplies so volunteers can safely collect and dispose of litter in their adopted river sections.

Learn more about SOLVE's programs and how you can lend a hand in your community:

Local Action, Regional Impact: 2026 Beach & Riverside Cleanup From September 18 through September 27, communities across Oregon and Southwest Washington came together for SOLVE’s annual Beach & Riverside Cleanup. During a 10-day volunteer effort, 1,553 volunteers participated in 96 cleanup and restoration projects across 15 counties, contributing more than 3...

Joint News Release from ODFW and Marine Board
Date9/28/26

Coyote Creek Access at Fern Ridge Wildlife Area Closed for Improvements Through April 2027

The Coyote Creek access site at Fern Ridge Wildlife Area is fully closed to the public for safety during construction, which began in September. Closed areas include any walk-in access through April 1, 2027.

The project scope includes a major improvement from the existing walk-in site, to a paved, fully ADA accessible non-motorized boat launch for paddlecraft. Improvements also include a vault toilet, paddlecraft launch dock with an ADA transfer bench, ADA picnic table, a life jacket loaner station/information kiosk, and stormwater drainage.

Due to tight project timelines and for the public’s safety, visitors are advised not to disrupt construction contractors on site.

This project is funded by contributions from the Oregon State Marine Board’s Waterway Access (Permit) Grants, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife via federal Sport Fish Restoration funds, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s Recreation Trail Program funds, and the Oregon Wildlife Foundation.
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