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River Renaissance
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River Renaissance was launched in the fall of 2000, with a series of interactive workshops that resulted in a community vision for a revitalized Willamette River.
Over the past century the health of the Willamette watershed has been severely compromised by urban growth and development. Diminished populations of steelhead trout and Chinook salmon, a Superfund listing of the harbor, and combined sewer overflows reflect a history of turning our back on the Willamette River. In response to these challenges and a desire to reconnect with the river, over one thousand Portlanders came together in the fall of 2000 to imagine a city centered on the Willamette River. These bold ideas helped to shape the River Renaissance Vision. The Vision includes five integral themes:
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1900 SW 4th Ave., Suite 7100 Portland, OR 97201
503-823-1103
