Oregon establishes Willamette Falls Locks Authority for project oversight and management Authority tasked with enhancing economic vitality and managing Willamette Falls Locks project.

Oregon's new House Bill 2574 could transform the Willamette Falls Locks into a powerhouse for local economies and river navigation!

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Critics warn staff cuts at federal agencies overseeing US dams could put public safety at risk Experts are warning that Trump administration workforce cuts at federal agencies overseeing U.S. dams are threatening their ability to provide reliable electricity, supply water to farmers and…

PNWA quoted in the Associated Press over the weekend. "The firings include “district chiefs down to operators on vessels” and people critical to safe river navigation, he said." apnews.com/article/dams... #PNWA #Waterways #MarineHighway #RiverNavigation #Infrastructure #JobCuts #Dams