OUR VISION:

The Willamette River is a vibrant central feature of our metropolitan region, lined by seven neighboring communities and crossed by thirteen bridges. Because of this beautiful natural asset, the river provides countless opportunities for commerce, transport, sports and recreation — many of which are still under-realized.  In an emergency, the river is also a significant barrier dividing communities should infrastructure fail. We see this as an opportunity to develop the river’s potential as a vital link instead, and to promote initiatives, which will ensure that the river unites and serves its neighboring communities during any circumstance that may arise. 

THE “WILLAMETTE CORRIDOR”:

The Willamette Corridor extends north to the confluence with the Columbia River and south to the Willamette Falls in Oregon City.  Seven cities within the corridor are St. Johns, Portland, Milwaukie, Lake Oswego, West Linn, Gladstone and Oregon City.

Some Corridor Facts:

Combined Population approx. 751,000

   Gladstone      11,346

   Lake Oswego 37,610

   Milwaukie       20,512

   Oregon City    34,622

   Portland          609,456

   St. Johns          11,346

   West Linn        25,992
Willamette Falls is the 2nd largest waterfall by volume in the U.S.A. (2nd to Niagara Falls)
Distance from the Columbia River to Willamette Falls 26 miles est.
Number of Bridges 13
Number of Bridge Crossings per day 230,000 ​

About

Willamette Corridor Association

​WCA is Hosting a Private Tour of the former Blue Heron Paper Mill overlooking the Willamette Falls in Oregon City.