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As part of the federal licensing agreements for our dams, PGE has developed recreation facilities at each site.
 We see the parks as a wonderful opportunity to fulfill our roles as responsible environmental stewards and to provide a valuable service to the public.
Our parks help protect natural areas, develop the economy by attracting tourism, and provide recreational and learning opportunities for families.
Ensuring the future: hydroelectric relicensing
Hydroelectric power forms the core of PGE’s electricity generating systems. In addition to electricity and recreational opportunities, our facilities provide fish and wildlife habitat, irrigation, drinking water and flood control.
Operating licenses for the hydro projects are issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for a period of 30 to 50 years. Over the next several years, PGE will need to acquire new operating licenses for all of its hydro projects. PGE will be working through an open and cooperative public process to balance multiple interests and diverse community needs. We welcome your input.
Protecting fish
The next time you’re fishing at one of our parks, you can thank our fish biologists. PGE has nine fish biologists because we’re committed to helping preserve the fish runs in rivers where we have hydropower generating plants. For regularly updated information on salmon and steelhead runs in these rivers, visit the Hydropower & Fish section.
Learning opportunities
Our hydro projects and parks provide a variety of learning opportunities, including hydro tours for school children. We also host special events at our parks, including Accessible Fishing Days, Eagle Watch, Lake Billy Chinook Day and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Free Fishing Day.
For more information on these events, call the PGE Parks Information Line, 503-464-8515.
Information about PGE parks
Also see our regional map and chart showing all PGE park locations and services offered.
Contact information
For more information, call the PGE Parks Information Line at
503-464-8515 or e-mail us.
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