After years spent removing concrete, rip rap and glass from the river's edge, we saw a need for an activation event to create awareness of Portland's newest beach. And so the Tuesday Splashdown was born in July and August of 2025, bringing nearly 200 people to the beach to swim, eat, listen to music and hangout with friends. We will continue this program next summer. Stay tuned for more updates!

In 2017, HAP partnered with Oregon State University and several community partners to tackle the human-caused algae bloom that forms each summer at Ross Island. To date, our coalition has raised nearly $1 million to develop a science-based solution to this pressing issue. We are deeply grateful to everyone working alongside us to restore the river’s natural ecology and ensure Portlanders' rights to a clean and healthy Willamette.

We continue to host cleanups removing concrete, debris, and trash from the banks of the Willamette River. Our 2026 priority is creating Duckworth beach. Click here to learn more about volunteering with the HAP Beach Brigade.