By John DeVoe | Executive Director
Protection for a 17 mile Reach of the Nehalem River as Oregon’s next State Scenic Waterway is Just a Signature Away
Thanks to WaterWatch and a coalition of advocates, 17 miles of the Nehalem River on the Northern Oregon Coast have been proposed for designation under the state’s visionary Oregon Scenic Waterway Act.
The Oregon Scenic Waterway Act was voted into law in 1970 by Oregon citizens to protect Oregon’s most beloved rivers. The Nehalem River is a particular favorite of dedicated boaters, anglers and hikers and provides important habitat for a myriad of fish species, including coho, spring and fall chinook, steelhead, chum and sea-run cutthroat.
If officially designated, the state must then manage and protect the Nehalem’s natural resources, scenic values and recreational uses. This includes instituting safeguards to ensure instream flows, preventing dams, and protecting native fish populations.
In February, the Oregon Department of Parks and Recreation and the Oregon Water Resources Commission voted unanimously to recommend to Oregon Governor Kate Brown that she designate this iconic river as the state’s next scenic waterway.
The recommendation is now sitting on the Governor’s desk and awaiting signature. With a stroke of the pen, the Governor could complete this designation and protect 17 miles of the Nehalem River. It’s time to finalize protection for the Nehalem.
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