I’ll be paddling with Willamette Riverkeeper Saturday July 25 to take in a section of river near Salem, Oregon. Willamette Riverkeeper’s sole mission is to protect and restore the river. Members believe good water quality and abundant wildlife are a basic public right.

Join Willamette Riverkeeper as we explore the river between Salem and Mission Bottom on Saturday, July 25. This reach provides numerous scenic vistas and lots of wildlife. We’ll paddle about 12 miles, and we’ll stop along the way for lunch and to stretch our legs.
 
We will meet at Salem’s Wallace Marine Park and provide a shuttle from our take-out at Willamette Mission State Park back to our put-in. Shuttle service may take some time depending on our group size. You are welcome to arrange your own shuttle if you are not prepared to wait.

We would like to be on the water by 10 sharp!  If you are using one of our boats, we ask that you be at the park no later than 9:20 to sign in and select gear. If you are using your own boat, please be ready to go by 9:50. We should be off the water by about 2:00, but please allow one additional hour if you are using our shuttle.

**Directions to the put in at Wallace Marine Park:
The park is on the west side of the Willamette. From the I-5/downtown Salem, cross the river on the Marion Street Bridge (OR-22).  From the bridge, exit right to OR-221/Wallace Road NW. Follow OR-221 about a half mile, then turn right at the stop light onto Glen Creek Road NW. Follow Glen Creek Road into the park, past the ball fields, under the railroad trestle, and to the boat ramp next to the Marion Street Bridge. For the record, there are several coffee shops just before you get to the park!

For registration and further details, contact Kate at info@willametteriverkeeper.org or call 503-223-6418. Feel free to join us in your own kayak or canoe, or request one of our canoes. Prior paddling experience is encouraged but not required.