Talking Waters

Broken fencing and open gates

Written September 9th, 2025 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 4 responses.

The fence around the Talking Water Gardens has provided fodder for his blog for years. It is providing this valuable service once again.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: broken fence, Cox Creek path, damaged fencing, open gates, Talking Waters

No more ‘talking’ at Water Gardens

Written December 7th, 2024 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 21 responses.

Talking Water Gardens once was hailed as an environmental success. But now, as a system to further treat already treated wastewater, it has been shut down.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: constructed wetlands, Department of Environmental Quality, Talking Water Gardens, Talking Waters, wastewater

Waiting for new bridge: three more years

Written August 6th, 2023 by Hasso Hering

Comments: one response.

Because it’s on my bike route, the decrepit bridge across Cox Creek on Waverly Drive in Albany has been on my mind for years. It should be replaced, but getting this done will take a while longer.

Posted in: Bicycling, Commentary, News
Tags: brdge replacement Simpson Park, bridge, Cox Creek, ODOT, Portland & Pacific Railroad, Talking Waters, Waverly Drive

Corona Days: Meanwhile at Talking Waters

Written April 3rd, 2020 by Hasso Hering

Comments: 16 responses.

Albany’s Talking Water Gardens remain open to the public during the corona crisis, but visitors may find the waters silent, and lower than they used to be. What’s going on?

Posted in: Commentary, News
Tags: DEQ, Talking Water Gardens, Talking Waters