Calapooia River

Just crossing a bridge leads to questions

Written July 12th, 2019 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 8 responses.

Crossing the Calapooia River on that Albany bridge above takes a couple of seconds and is nothing remarkable. But if you’re on a bike, you may notice something new.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary
Tags: bridge railings, Calapooia River, height regulations, Linn County bridges, OSHA, worker safety

Worth a visit any time, even in winter

Written February 21st, 2019 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 12 responses.

There’s no bad day to visit Thompson’s Mills, the state park east of Shedd. And if you’re new to the mid-valley, you owe yourself a trip there. As the only remaining water-powered mill in the state, the place shows off the ingenuity of the Oregon pioneers of 160 years ago.

Posted in: Commentary
Tags: Calapooia River, Oregon history, Oregon State Parks, Shedd, Thompson's Mills, water power

Hoping for a park bridge, some day

Written June 28th, 2017 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 5 responses.

There are practical reasons why a footbridge across the Calapooia River between Monteith and Bryant parks has not been rebuilt, but the idea of summertime link between these popular parks is still a good idea.

Posted in: Commentary
Tags: Albany parks, Calapooia footbridge, Calapooia River, Monteith Riverpark

Where the water rates a ‘fair’

Written July 6th, 2016 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 2 responses.

It’s not exactly Zuma Beach, let alone the French Riviera, but as an occasional swimming hole this spot on the Calapooia River upstream of the Queen Avenue bridge has its uses during the mid-valley summer. At least for a few people, as in this shot from June 30.

Posted in: Commentary
Tags: Calapooia River, DEQ, Water quality index

River’s rise stops Albany hydro

Written December 16th, 2015 by Hasso Hering

Comments: no responses.

Trying to make money from its small hydropower generator, the city of Albany can’t seem to catch a break. Much of last year there was too little water to run the turbine, and now there is too much.

Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: Albany hydro, Calapooia River, Pacific Power, Santiam Canal

It was just a trickle

Written December 25th, 2014 by Hasso Hering

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The sign on Bryant Way was right on Christmas Eve, but just barely.

Posted in: Commentary
Tags: Bryant Way, Calapooia River, flooding, high water

Solving a winter debris problem

Written September 4th, 2014 by Hasso Hering

Comments: no responses.

No, that’s not a new road down to the Calapooia River that the Linn County Road Department is building here. It’s a project to build up a well-compacted area where Pacific Power can set new poles.

Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: Calapooia River, Linn County Road Department, Pacific Power, Queen Avenue bridge