Kellogg Creek Restoration & Community Enhancement Project
Kellogg Dam was built in 1858, when Oregon was a Territory and a young man named Abraham Lincoln was running what would turn out to be a losing campaign for US Senate. It has served no purpose since the 1890s, when the flour mill it was built to power shut down. But it blocks fish passage, created a warm-water impoundment that is poor habitat, and restricts floodplain storage.
Efforts are underway to restore fish passage, create a new natural area in downtown Milwaukie, restore the river channel, and upgrade the highway 99E Bridge that rests on the dam. The efforts are the result of the hard work of countless partners. Click here to learn more.
Right now we are offering tours of the restoration site and presentations explaining the project and future opportunities for community involvement! If you have a group that is interested in either of these opportunities, please email our community engagement coordinator, Peyton, at peyton@ncwatersheds.org.
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