Oregon State Marine Board

10/14/2026

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.

10/13/2026

Howdy, Umatilla, Ontario, and Prineville boaters!

Come meet key Marine Board program managers and learn about what the agency has planned for the next two years. We also hope to learn what issues and recreational boating needs you have that the Marine Board could address.

We're looking forward to meeting you! More meeting details are in the link in the comments.

10/12/2026

We're interested in your comments on two boating facility grant applications: TouVelle State Park and Sutherlin's Fords Pond.

Oregon State Parks seeks grant funding for a hydraulic study for the best place for a developed boat ramp and the City of Sutherlin seeks grant funding to build an accessible mixed-use (motorized and non-motorized) boat launch and dock, improve parking, and adding a vaulted restroom.

View the grant applications and read about the full project scopes, plus the amounts requested. The link is in the comments.

10/09/2026

Construction to temporarily close Bend’s Columbia Park and Gilchrist Bridge beginning October 19.

The current project includes a new river access point, riverbank restoration, accessible pathways, plazas, and site furnishings. Work will restore a section of riverbank and provide a small, improved access point for entry and exit from the river or to enjoy the water’s edge.

Non-motorized Waterway Access Permit revenue helped fund the boating access design.

Access to the river is a high priority for residents and visitors, and work will begin soon at Columbia Park and Gilchrist Bridge resulting in temporary closures beginning Oct. 19. Years of use and increased demand on

10/07/2026

We received a small grant request (project under $50K) to reseal and restripe the parking lot at the Port of Astoria's East Mooring Basin.

Commenting is simple! Go to the link in the comments and scroll to the bottom of the page. There's a link to provide comments, and another for the application itself outlining the project scope. Your comments matter!

10/05/2026

"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!

A Coast Guard helicopter rescued a 68-year-old man with a leg injury Thursday after local responders could not reach his group.

09/30/2026

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:

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...

09/29/2026

The Marine Board's office in Salem will be closed on Thursday for an all-hands training. The office reopens on Friday, October 2, at 8 am.

09/28/2026

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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09/21/2026

Construction at Sutton Lake is coming along nicely!

🚧Sutton Lake Boat Ramp Project - September Update 🚧
Construction work on the Sutton Lake Boat Ramp continues thanks to our partners Oregon State Marine Board.
✅Thirteen precast concrete sections were installed above and below the water line and the work passed a dive inspection.
✅The boat dock steel anchors have been installed.
✅Over the next week concrete will be poured to form the transition from the parking lot to the ramp and dock.
Stay tuned for more updates.