Upcoming BAC Events

Oct
1
Sun
all-day Socktober
Socktober
Oct 1 – Oct 31 all-day
Socktober
  Socks are the most-requested clothing item by our neighbors in need. You can drop off new, unused socks in child or adult sizes at these Brooklyn businesses: 503 Distilling Lounge in the Iron...
Oct
4
Wed
7:00 pm Brooklyn Land Use & Transportati... @ TBD
Brooklyn Land Use & Transportati... @ TBD
Oct 4 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
The meeting will be held as a hybrid meeting, both in-person and on Zoom. You can join from your computer, tablet, or smartphone, or call in from a phone. https://us06web.zoom.us/j/97619486898?pwd=SlBVR3FId0xRQ2hpeWxBWCsxa0IzQT09...
Oct
5
Thu
7:00 pm Brooklyn Climate Community Open ... @ The Chomp
Brooklyn Climate Community Open ... @ The Chomp
Oct 5 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Brooklyn Climate Community Open Meeting @ The Chomp | Portland | Oregon | United States
For anyone who is concerned about the climate crisis and wants to do something about it collectively. Contact: climate at brooklyn-neighborhood.org You may also join the Slack.
Oct
9
Mon
4:00 pm Community Connections Committee ... @ Rose City Coffee
Community Connections Committee ... @ Rose City Coffee
Oct 9 @ 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Email community-connections@brooklyn-neighborhood.org for details on the agenda and location updates.  During the summer, the meeting tends to rotate among committee members’ homes.
Oct
11
Wed
7:00 pm Brooklyn Action Corps Board Meeting @ Sacred Heart Villa & Virtual
Brooklyn Action Corps Board Meeting @ Sacred Heart Villa & Virtual
Oct 11 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Brooklyn Action Corps Board Meeting @ Sacred Heart Villa & Virtual | Portland | Oregon | United States
The Brooklyn Action Corps board meets on the second Wednesday of each month to discuss ongoing projects and conduct the business of the BAC. The public is welcome to these...
Oct
19
Thu
7:00 pm Brooklyn Climate Community Open ... @ The Chomp
Brooklyn Climate Community Open ... @ The Chomp
Oct 19 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Brooklyn Climate Community Open Meeting @ The Chomp | Portland | Oregon | United States
For anyone who is concerned about the climate crisis and wants to do something about it collectively. Contact: climate at brooklyn-neighborhood.org You may also join the Slack.

New “No Wake Zone” Established in Holgate Channel!

The Oregon State Marine Board voted 3-2 on February 17 to establish a slow/ no wake zone in the southern half of the Holgate Channel (from the north end of the entrance of the Ross Island Lagoon to the southern tip of Ross Island.) This new area joins the no wake zone that was established last year in the Ross Island Lagoon.

Thank you to everybody who has written and testified on this issue over the past two years! A huge number of groups and individuals played a role in this decision. Willamette Riverkeeper, Urban Greenspaces Institute and Portland Audubon were the original petitioners.  The City of Portland passed a resolution supporting this effort and Portland Parks Director Zari Santner led off testimony this evening. Paddling and rowing clubs and dragon boaters showed-up in droves at every hearing.

Our goal still remains a slow/ no wake zone throughout the entire channel and we will continue to urge the Marine Board to ensure that there is ongoing monitoring and enforcement in the channel. However this is a huge step forward—the narrowest and most dangerous part of the channel will now be free of high speed activity.

Oregon Marine Board member Trey Caskedon spoke eloquently about his decision to vote for the no wake zone. He talked not only about the need to address the concerns that exist today but also about the legions of kids that are taking-up paddling and the need to provide them with a safe place to learn and explore on the Willamette River. He noted that Ross Island is a “special place” and how setting aside this small stretch of river is one of the things that will make Portland unique.

Thanks again to everybody who supported this effort. Happy paddling!

Bob Sallinger

bsallinger@audubonportland.org


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