The port can use use it as mitigation tradeoff for development elsewhere, and it was purchased initially to provide air space for Portland International Airport. But the port, which receives money from the Oregon Marine Board for dock upkeep, wants to rid itself of the management and financial responsibilities. The port has concluded a recreation feasibility study for Government, Lemon, McGuire and Tri-Club islands, about 3,000 acres of land. And a user fee. But, we're in agreement we have to enhance the sanitary aspect, improve docks, add security and more garbage pickup.
Marinas are usually full by noon on weekends.
Despite the traffic, Schwitter says the yachting associations would fight any fee because boaters' money paid for the docks on the north side of Government Island. Terry Jones of the Multnomah County Sheriff's River Patrol. We can get tied up on something and no citations are issued, but it's been a full work day. People appreciate seeing the deputies at the campsites and not just being an enforcement deal. With the water going down, we end up towing a lot of vehicles out of harm's way.