Molalla River logjam blocks river travel
SALEM, Ore. — The Bureau of Land Management advises Molalla Wild and Scenic River recreationists of a logjam fully blocking the river channel at river mile 38, downstream from Horse Creek Bridge.
BLM staff are assessing conditions, placing safety signage, and determining options to address the logjam.
“Public safety is our top priority,” said Andy Frazier, acting Cascades Field Office Manager. “We urge boaters to safely exit the river prior to the logjam.”
The Turner Creek Bridge, located 3.5 miles downstream from the logjam, is an alternate launch point for those recreating in the area. People should remain alert for other possible logjams and river blockages along the Molalla River.
Unstable conditions remain from the 2020 Labor Day fire damage to the Molalla River corridor. Visitors should stay alert for falling trees, loose ground, rockfalls, and strainer trees (fully or partially submerged trees in the water), and other hazards.
Visitors should plan ahead and review safety information before leaving home. For more information, please contact Camille Bennett, [email protected].
The BLM manages about 245 million acres of public land located primarily in 12 western states, including Alaska, on behalf of the American people. The BLM also administers 700 million acres of sub-surface mineral estate throughout the nation. Our mission is to sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of America’s public lands for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.