July 29, 2009
Blue-green algae health advisory lifted for Lost Creek Lake
The advisory was lifted effective June 29.
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June 17, 2009
Public Notice
Cape Lookout State Park Drainfield Draft Environmental Assessment
The Federal Environmental Protection Agency has prepared a Draft Environmental Assessment for the replacement and relocation of the septic drainfield. The Draft Environment Assessment is now open for public comment. Find the locations to view the Draft Environment Assessment.
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June 3, 2009
Summer 2009 Oregon Road Projects
Check the route to your favorite state park for road construction projects.
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May 27, 2009
TouVelle State Recreation Site
The restrooms are temporarily closed for repair. Porta potties are on site.
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May 7, 2009
Thompson's Mills to close weekdays for roofing project
The mill will be closed weekdays May 18-July 3 for a roofing project. The mill will remain open on the weekends from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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April 30, 2009
Oswald West open for day hikes and outdoor play
Camping in current location will remain closed; department will look for alternatives
Following a month-long public discussion, the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has decided to operate Oswald West State Park as a day-use only park. A million people a year visit the 2,500 acre park, on the north coast between Manzanita and Cannon Beach, for hikes, surfing, picnics and other outdoor play. The small, 30-site primitive campground inside the park -- closed due to the increasing risk of decayed, aging trees falling -- will remain closed to camping.
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April 6, 2009
Managing for a healthy forest at Detroit Lake State Park
Detroit Lake State Park may see a little more sun in 2009. A tree thinning operation over the winter removed a number of trees in the campground and along the lake. The thinning opened up the forest canopy, which had become very dense. Tree crowding can lead to problems with disease and insect infestation, potential for storm damage and more.
You will see some new greenery, too. New trees and native vegetation have been planted to replace trees, restore ground cover, and screen campsites. Please watch your step!
The tree thinning was a joint project of the USDA Forest Service and Oregon State Parks.
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Bob Rea
Manager,
Detroit Lake State Park
503-854-3406 x.22
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Dani Pavoni
Recreation Staff Officer,
Detroit Ranger District
503-854-4208
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