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Aerial view of Japanese American Historical Plaza (JPEG Image, 53kb) - July 29, 2005
Tom McCall Waterfront Park on the left, the Steel Bridge is in the background.

Aerial view of Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade (JPEG Image, 49kb) - July 29, 2005
The Esplanade is 1.5 miles long, extending north from the Hawthorne Bridge, past the Morrison and Burnside Bridges, to the Steel Bridge with connections to eastside neighborhoods as well as across the river to Gov. Tom McCall Waterfront Park.

Aerial view prior to South Waterfront redevelopment (JPEG Image, 47kb) - July 29, 2005
Ross Island is in the bottom right corner, new waterfront development now exists on left bank of the Willamette River.

American Indian dancers at Eastbank Esplanade Opening Celebration (JPEG Image, 54kb) - July 29, 2005

Billowing clouds over the river (JPEG Image, 36kb) - July 29, 2005

Boat dock with CSO warning sign (JPEG Image, 37kb) - July 29, 2005
Combined Sewer Overflows occur following large storm events, learn more about how the City of Portland is working to prevent this river pollution.

Bureau of Environmental Services' Water Pollution Control Lab (JPEG Image, 53kb) - July 29, 2005
Located under the St. Johns Bridge, includes public art and pond. Adjacent to Cathedral Park and boat launch.

Burlington Northern Rail Bridge (JPEG Image, 62kb) - July 29, 2005
Rail bridge serves Amtrak passenger trains, as well as freight rail cars.

Cargo in Harbor (JPEG Image, 72kb) - July 29, 2005

Centennial Mills redevelopment site (JPEG Image, 42kb) - July 29, 2005

City view from Ross Island Bridge (JPEG Image, 51kb) - July 29, 2005

Creekside Picnic (JPEG Image, 65kb) - July 29, 2005

Crew team in front of OMSI (JPEG Image, 45kb) - July 29, 2005

Crew team ready to launch boat (JPEG Image, 68kb) - July 29, 2005
Crew team for all levels and ages are available in Portland.

Crowd at Eastbank Esplanade Opening (JPEG Image, 71kb) - July 29, 2005

Docks are popular fishing sites (JPEG Image, 53kb) - July 29, 2005

Downspout Crew (JPEG Image, 16kb) - October 7, 2005

Dragon Boat Race (JPEG Image, 16kb) - October 7, 2005

Eastbank Light Watercraft 2 (JPEG Image, 20kb) - October 7, 2005

Explorando 2003 (JPEG Image, 17kb) - October 7, 2005

Fallen trees and brush are essential habitat (JPEG Image, 66kb) - July 29, 2005

Fishermen along the Willamette River (JPEG Image, 41kb) - July 29, 2005

Former Mayor Vera Katz and Planning Director Gil Kelley (JPEG Image, 57kb) - July 29, 2005
Mayor Katz' State of the City speech was delivered on the Willamette River in 2001.

Gunderson Barge Launch (JPEG Image, 7kb) - October 7, 2005

Hawthorne Bridge view of downtown Portland (JPEG Image, 51kb) - July 29, 2005

Headwater streams are vital to the river (JPEG Image, 69kb) - July 29, 2005

Kelley Point Park (JPEG Image, 16kb) - October 7, 2005

Kelley Point Park Launch (JPEG Image, 19kb) - October 7, 2005

Learning about the river (JPEG Image, 45kb) - July 29, 2005

Linnton in North Portland (JPEG Image, 49kb) - July 29, 2005

Native vegetation is essential riparian habitat (JPEG Image, 64kb) - July 29, 2005

Northwest Industrial Distict (JPEG Image, 47kb) - July 29, 2005
View looking Southeast

Paddlers in sea kayaks (JPEG Image, 58kb) - July 29, 2005
Guided paddle trips and boat rentals are available year round.

Portland skyline from Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge (JPEG Image, 53kb) - July 29, 2005

Portland's creeks flow into our rivers (JPEG Image, 57kb) - July 29, 2005

Portland's urban river also has peaceful natural areas (JPEG Image, 45kb) - July 29, 2005

PSU Epler Hall (JPEG Image, 16kb) - October 7, 2005

Pump Station Crew (JPEG Image, 24kb) - October 7, 2005

Rail bridge - serves Amtrak and freight rail cars (JPEG Image, 44kb) - July 29, 2005

Rainwater designs (JPEG Image, 14kb) - October 7, 2005

River pollution community activist (JPEG Image, 63kb) - July 29, 2005

River Renaissance Leadership (JPEG Image, 14kb) - October 7, 2005
Michael Montgomery, RR manager - Gil Kelley, Planning Director - Portland Mayor Tom Potter

River Renaissance Strategy Celebration (JPEG Image, 11kb) - October 7, 2005

Riverfront crowd (JPEG Image, 78kb) - July 29, 2005

RiverPlace Marina (JPEG Image, 50kb) - July 29, 2005
Downtown Portland on the Willamette River

Salmon Springs fountain on Tom McCall Waterfront Park (JPEG Image, 51kb) - July 29, 2005

Sandhill Cranes (JPEG Image, 50kb) - July 29, 2005

Skyline from Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge (JPEG Image, 52kb) - July 29, 2005

St Johns Bridge in North Portland (JPEG Image, 52kb) - July 29, 2005

St Johns Bridge in North Portland (JPEG Image, 53kb) - July 29, 2005
This iconic Portland suspension bridge was dedicated in 1931 and connects the communities of St Johns and Linnton in North Portland.

Sunset on the Esplanade (JPEG Image, 56kb) - July 29, 2005

Swan Island industrial harbor in North Portland (JPEG Image, 61kb) - July 29, 2005

The Willamette's many docks allow access to recreational boaters (JPEG Image, 49kb) - July 29, 2005

Vera Katz Eastbank Esplanade - opening day (JPEG Image, 58kb) - July 29, 2005

View of Portland's harbor from northwest hills (JPEG Image, 60kb) - July 29, 2005

View of Swan Island harbor (JPEG Image, 59kb) - July 29, 2005

Wakeboarder on the Willamette (JPEG Image, 39kb) - July 29, 2005

Water Quality Test Dock (JPEG Image, 26kb) - October 7, 2005