Some of our recent efforts on the Transient Camp cleanups have gotten some press attention. You can see the articles by clicking the following links   Sheriff Sweeps Homeless from Thousand Acres – Gresham Outlook October 28th, 2013 More Homeless Camps Found – Gresham Outlook December 6th, 2013

A Friendly End-of-Year Reminder   The “Friends of the Sandy River Delta” is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization of volunteers and users of the Delta that are working to keep the Delta usable clean, and safe for all users. Our volunteers manage the dog-waste cans, pick up litter, and work the trails in a ongoing…

As mentioned in a previous post, we’re embarking on our goal of reclaiming the area between 1000 Acres Road and the Sandy River.  As most users of the Delta know this area can be a risky place to hike through due to the ever present  transient camps, and the associated…

Hi Delta Users,   Many, if not most users of the Delta know that there have long been a series of camps along the Sandy river to the West of the 1000 Acres Road. We’re slowly trying to bring some attention to these camps with the hopes that they will…

The first of two volunteer tree planting events will occur this coming Saturday, November 9th at 9:00 AM.  The event is hosted by the Friends of Trees in conjunction with the Sandy River Basin Watershed Council among other sponsors. The planting will be along a stretch of the Confluence trail…

An update to the previous post.  We’ve been informed that even volunteer activities at the Delta are required to cease as a result of the federal budget impasse.  This means that we are not even able to manage the trash cans. As a result, it is more important than ever…

Hi all, As many of you have heard, our friends in Washington DC have managed to shut down the government.  Since the Delta is part of the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area, and is administered by the Forest Service, some services will be on hold until DC is back…

The contractors working on the dam removal project  at the delta have reported that the dam has been breached today.  Sundial is now truly an island. The remaining work at the Delta will consist of cleanup and panting conte hold last through the end of October.