Zidell River Clean-up 2011

In the summer of 2011, Zidell placed several structures in the river along the South Waterfront as part of their environmental clean-up program.

August 2011 Photo: mysouthwaterfront.com

 July 2011 Photo: mysouthwaterfront.com

Here's a full history, project review and lots of photos: 

https://www.oregon.gov/deq/FilterDocs/ph-ZidellCAG.pdf

Local coverage of this activity:

https://www.oregonlive.com/environment/2011/06/zidell_to_begin_cleanup_along.html

https://www.opb.org/gallery/2015/01/12/zidells-willamette-river-cleanup-is-coming-to-a-close/

There's even a 30 minute film about the effort! 

https://www.maulfoster.com/news/zidell-yards-cleanup-featured-in-new-documentary-film/

South Waterfront Greenway Opening - Photos

The long-awaited South Waterfront Greenway is open! The opening celebration took place under beautiful skies, hosted by Portland Parks & Rec and South Waterfront Community Relations. 

The event opened with Native Drumming and a Blessing of the Land, followed by words of *restoring, planning & completion* from our Mayor Charlie Hales.

The schedule:
Learn about the Greenway at Past/Present/Future Tents:

•  Past – Learn about the original history of the site from members of the Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde and historic industrial uses
• Present – From pristine native lands to industrial waste discover how this site became a model for restoration and revitalization
• Future – How we can work to protect what has been reclaimed

Main Stage Live Performances:

• Oregon Ballet Theatre: 11:15 am - 11:45 am
• z'Bumba: 12:15 pm - 2:00 pm 

Mirabella Willamette Hall Greenway Artist Presentation:

• Art Installation Discussion with Buster Simpson: 1:00 pm

The day will also feature a rock climbing wall, activity booths hosted by local businesses, a very special Audubon Society of Portland demonstration, and a visit from our local Umpqua Bank's Ice Cream Cart at noon!