Boating

New public access sites have opened along the post-dam Klamath River, allowing opportunities to enjoy the free-flowing river.

Overdoses at sea are much more difficult to stop than on land. A program founded by Oregon State University in partnership with Oregon Sea Grant called “Fishermen First Aid and Safety Training” (FFAST) trains communities in general first aid including instructions on how to use Narcan, a drug used to rapidly reverse the effects of an opioid overdose. Upon completion of the training, boats are then supplied with a full first aid kit which includes Narcan.

A conflict has been simmering on the Willamette River for some time now between people who are living on boats anchored in the Portland area, and others who live near or recreate on the waterway.