Gorge Dam

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 . . .

Photogrammetry adds new dimension to cultural resources management at SMP

Learn about the process of creating 3D, high-resolution models of small objects, landscapes and more.

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.