News for those who live, work and play in the Santiam Canyon
The road over Detroit Dam re-opened on March 22 after closing in 2021 to finish spillway gate rehabilitation work.
Intermittent closures may occur through March 31 in the event gate testing and commissioning activities uncover a problem requiring a remobilization of construction equipment.
March 29 Traffic Stop, 8:57 a.m., N First Avenue/NE Wall Street, Mill City. Driver warned for failure to carry proof of insurance. Traffic Stop, 9:12 a.m., SW 11th Avenue/Lyons-Mill City Drive, Mill City. Driver cited […]
Oregon Department of Forestry staff recently completed its effort to collect seeds from Oregon ash (Fraxinus latifolia) trees throughout the Oregon portion of the species range, before they are wiped out by an invasive pest. […]
Helpers needed for more cleanup dates By James Day Volunteers with the Santiam Canyon Long Term Recovery Group made quick work of a tree-planting project March 5 in Gates. The original plan for the project, […]
