Oregon lawmakers propose deal to acquire Abiqua Falls in Santiam State Forest

Oregon lawmakers propose deal to acquire Abiqua Falls in Santiam State Forest

The state of Oregon is seeking to acquire Abiqua Falls to ensure public access. (Photo by Eric Badeau/Getty Images)A popular waterfall located an hour east of Salem could soon become public property under a bill up for a vote this week in the Oregon Legislature.  Lawmakers are scheduled to vote on Senate Bill 5701, which would allocate $2.1 million to acquire 200 acres of the Abiqua Creek area, including the 92-foot-tall Abiqua Falls to keep the…