A new life jacket loaner station is now available for public use along the Willamette River at Irish Bend Park, the Benton County Sheriff’s Office announced.
The station, located at the park northeast of Monroe, represents a collaborative effort between the Benton County Sheriff’s Office, Benton County Natural Areas and Parks, and the Benton Community Foundation, which provided funding support for the initiative.
The free loaner program allows community members to borrow life jackets at no charge and return them after use to help ensure water safety compliance and protection for all river users…