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Pathways Student Intern (Park Ranger)
Willamette Valley Project Gina Evans
Summer Term 2013
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
1936- Congress passed Flood Control Act authorizing Corps to survey flood problems in Willamette Basin
1938- Flood Control Act provided for first seven storage reservoirs
1894 flood, downtown Portland, Willamette River
History 1940- Corps began
construction of Fern Ridge and Cottage Grove dams
1950 and 1962 Flood Control Acts authorized additional structures
1969- 13th dam was completed at Hills Creek
Construction of Dexter Dam 1954
Willamette Valley Project 13 dams of the
Willamette Valley are operated as a single system
Water management decisions include collaboration with partners
Corps must balance between competing authorized purposes
Authorized Purposes Flood damage reduction Hydropower Navigation Irrigation Recreation Fish & wildlife Water quality Municipal & industrial water supply
Recreation Over 3.2 million annual
visitors
$100 million in economic benefits annually
3 campgrounds, 23 day-use areas, and 7 boat ramps managed by Corps
19 campgrounds, 32 day-use areas, 27 boat ramps, and 8 marinas managed through lease agreements
Detroit Lake
Pine Meadows Campground
Ranger Training Learning Title 36
Policy
Self-Defense
Visitor Assistance
Practice Enforcing Rules and Regulations
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ranger Training 2013
Patrolling and Visitor Assistance Enforcing Title 36
Providing information to the public
Looking for safety of public
Interpretive and Education
Teaching Jr. Rangers about Bat Boxes
Echolocation Game
Presenting Jr. Ranger certificate and badge
Recreation Stats and NRRS
2009 2010 2011 2012 20130
5
10
15
20
25
13
2
85
10
Annual Number of EvictionsCottage Grove & Dorena Lakes
Number of Evic-tions
Host Geri Wacaser holding down the booth
“Perks” of the Job
Sunset on Dorena Lake
Contacting visitors at Lakeside Park
Full moon at Cottage Grove Lake
Academic Reflections What I learned
Reflection on Goals
Tragedy of the Commons
USACE helps to further ENVS Majors goals
Advice for Future Interns Previous work with
public
Reliable Transportation
Clean driving record
Strong Communication Skills
Self-Motivated
The End
Questions?