SAUVIE ISLAND Ore. (KPTV) – Starting the 4th of July, visitors will need two documents to enjoy a day at the beach on Sauvie Island.
As part of a pilot program to reduce traffic and protect local wildlife, the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is requiring visitors to obtain a free Sauvie Island Beaches Pass.
“Parking during summer weekends has been an ongoing problem for residents, wildlife area staff, emergency response, and law enforcement,” said Steve Niemela, ODFW North Willamette District Watershed Manager, in a press release. “We are testing this new pilot program to see if we can address these problems, reduce impacts to wildlife habitat and residents, and also improve the visitor experience.”…