WELCOME TO THE PORT OF HOOD RIVER
The Port of Hood River was created and incorporated
on July 28, 1933 as a result of the Bonneville Dam Project,
due to the expressed desire by the Oregon State Legislature
and the United States Government to develop industrial
land in the Columbia River Basin for jobs and economic
development. The Port today is governed by its Commission
composed of five elected members who continue to guide
efforts to initiate, promote and maintain quality of
life and a healthy economy throughout the Port District
and the Columbia River Gorge.
NIGHT BRIDGE CLOSURES DONE UNTIL SEPTEMBER
Planned overnight closures on Hood River Interstate
Bridge this week have been postponed until September.
The project to upgrade utilities has been delayed several
times by poor weather, and early June's expected heavy
rains caused another delay.
With summer season arriving, the Port decided to put
off the project until September, at the earliest. About
three overnight closures are needed to complete the
work.
When the project resumes, the Port will distribute
the overnight closure schedule to local media, send
out emails and post the latest information on this web
site.
WATERFRONT BUSINESS PARK OPEN FOR BUSINESS
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Lots are now available at the Waterfront
Business Park. The site includes property
zoned for light industrial and commercial uses. The
Port of Hood River constructed the first structure,
the LEED-silver Halyard Building, to set the development
tone. This location features excellent transportation
access and is located near downtown Hood River. For
more information, click here.
MESSAGE FROM MICHAEL McELWEE, Executive Director
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On
behalf of the Port Commission and staff, we hope the
information on this website will enhance your understanding
and knowledge of the Port of Hood River. We are proud
of our history of accomplishments in economic development,
transportation and recreation. We hope you will learn
about how we operate our public facilities, and current
projects that are being developed. In particular, implementation
of the BreezeBy electronic tolling and actions to develop
the waterfront demonstrate that the Port is committed
to its community stakeholders to facilitate job creation,
improve transportation and enhance the recreational
sites.
We encourage you to use the feedback areas on the website
to express opinions and offer suggestions on Port projects,
operations, and facilities. The Port Commission welcomes
public input on all subjects when considering policy
actions.
The 2009 recreational season is here and the Delta
Management Plan is still in effect. Safety
Zone Signage is posted at all sites. Please respect
the Safe Zone at the Event Site/Spit area.
We encourage people to use the beach areas but advise
caution at all times with the ever-changing swift currents,
steep drop-offs, and fluctuating water levels in the
Delta area. Be safe - and respectful to all of our many
users at the waterfront.
Partnership Links: City
of Hood River, County
of Hood River, Hood
River Valley Parks & Recreation
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