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Austin Preservation is dedicated to the protection, restoration and sustainable development of Austin Hot Springs. Our goal is to protect the river, fish habitat, the forest, and ensure the safe use by the public. Austin Hot Springs is along the Clackamas River in the State of Oregon.
Our immediate goal is to raise enough money to complete the purchase of the property by the end of 2009 and work with the appropriate government agencies to protect, restore, and enjoy the Natural Resource that is, Austin Hot Springs! |
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| Austin Hot Springs to Bagby Hot Springs Cleanup - September 19th, 2009 |
 Meet at 9:30am at the Ripplebrook Ranger Station.
(27 miles SE of Estacada) 61431 E Hwy 224
Sign in at 9:30am, donuts and coffee provided by Krispy Kreme. We will be on the road by 10am. Projects will include, tree planting, road and river cleanup, installation of Interpretive signs, and cleanup of Austin Hot Springs. Public access to Austin Hot Springs is only permitted during our Spring and Fall Cleanups! After the cleanup there will be a free BBQ for volunteers at Bagby Hot Springs.
Northwest Forest Conservancy adopted a 15 mile stretch of the Clackamas River, Collawash River, and Hot Springs Fork of the Collawash from SOLV and the Oregon State Marine Board. Working in cooperation with the Clackamas River Ranger District of the US Forest Service, NFC cares for this stretch of river. As partners in the Respect the River program NFC is installing Interpretive signage, helping restore riparian habitat, and educating the public. Funding provided by your membership and your donations!
REGISTER ONLINE with SOLV |
| 09/04/2009 - Austin Hot Springs Update |
Fundraising has been continuing. The NFC Fruit Smoothie Booth has raised over $25,000 and we have received a loan commitment for $200,000. Over $100,000 in grants are submitted and another $250,000 in grants are being prepared. We need to raise over $100,000 more through our fundraising efforts, which we hope will include a large raffle. If you would like to help, please let us know!
We are concerned about some planned "restoration" work in the Clackamas River by the Corp of Engineers and Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife. The plan is to dig out the hot springs with an excavator to increase the flow of cold river water to wash out the hot springs and prevent their use. Many people in NFC feel this will only continue the cycle of abuse at Austin and a sustainable solution needs to be implemented that provides for safe soaking and protects critical salmon habitat. If you have any input or would like to help, please contact Mike Rysavy at (503) 860-4705. |
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