| The Willamette Greenway is the area that immediately surrounds the Willamette River from Eugene to Portland. In the 1970's, Oregonians decided to create a program that would maintain and enhance the scenic, recreational, and historical features of the river, while protecting existing activities on both public and private lands. |
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Salem City Council adopted code amendments for the Greenway so that there can be an appropriate balance between providing for future urbanization along the Willamette's riparian fringe while preserving and enhancing its sensitive ecological areas.
The central framework for Salem's new Willamette Greenway Ordinance emphasizes a combination of vegetated buffers, building setbacks, and a choice of mitigation measures to be implemented when new development or redevelopment occurs near the riparian fringe. For a summary of Willamette Greenway issues click here.
City Council unanimously adopted the Willamette Greenway Code Amendments. 1st and 2nd reading occurred on April 26, and May 10, 2004 respectively.
 Willamette Greenway Ordinance
Willamette Greenway Enhancement Guide
Willamette Greenway summary
Willamette Greenway map - HTML
- low resolution PDF - 1.6 MB
- high resolution PDF - 6.9 MB
Willamette Greenway land cover facts
Willamette Greenway tree cover benefits
History of Willamette River
If you have any questions concerning the Willamette Greenway,
please call 503-588-6173.
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