Public access for 'iconic treasure' Willamette Falls one step closer to reality, Kate Brown says

Public access for 'iconic treasure' Willamette Falls one step closer to reality, Kate Brown says

WEST LINN, Ore. (KOIN) — An inter-tribal public access project at the West Linn side of Willamette Falls is now a major step closer to becoming a reality. Nestled between Oregon City and West Linn, the sacred site lies largely shrouded by industry. Mount Rainier earthquake swarm: What to know However, former Governor and President of the Willamette Falls Trust (WFT) Kate Brown told KOIN 6 News the non-profit is working to return the beauty…

Willamette Falls Trust Inter-Tribal Public Access Project Supported by Oregon Legislature - Underscore Native News

This June, at the end of the 2025 session, the Oregon Legislature approved $45 million for a public access project led by the Willamette Falls Trust. The envisioned project would secure access to the falls for the general public with spaces for community gathering, education and direct access to the river. “I think what is really clear is that this funding from the state reveals the state’s commitment to preserving this iconic treasure for every…