Free The Falls
Alder Trail at Goodyear Heights Metro Park
Dredging is next step to Free the Falls
Learn about Phase 2 of the effort to Free the Falls, which involves transporting dredged sediment to be safely stored in another park.
Gorge Dam removal project continues
Gorge Metro Park to close during effort to "Free the Falls," public meeting planned The effort to eventually . . .
The latest efforts to Free the Falls
As planning for the NSIT and Free the Falls projects has materialized into tangible progress, Cascade Valley Metro Park has transitioned into a construction zone.
Green light for Gorge Dam removal
In October 2023, the U.S. EPA announced a project agreement to begin the removal of the dam within Gorge Metro Park. Learn more.
Gorge Dam removal draws near
Discover the history of the Gorge Dam, why it’s important to remove it and how it came to be a project of national significance.