21-443: The Sauvie Island Wildlife Area is a state game management area on Sauvie Island in the U.S. state of Oregon . It contains more than 12,000 acres (4,856 ha) for mixed use including hunting, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, birdwatching and hiking. Established in 1974, it is located in both Multnomah and Columbia counties. The wildlife area covers the northern half of the island of 24,000 acres (9,700 ha), which lies at
42-474: A dozen fruit and vegetable farms open for public U-picking . Crops include strawberries, raspberries, marionberries , blackberries, blueberries, peaches, pears, sweet corn, cherries, broccoli, lettuce, cauliflower, zucchini, tomatoes, green beans, cucumbers, pumpkins, herbs, and others. Along with crops these farms also include activities such as hay rides, cow trains, pumpkin patches and mazes. Scappoose, Oregon Scappoose / s k æ ˈ p uː s /
63-420: A family was $ 55,616. Males had a median income of $ 43,625 versus $ 27,346 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 20,837. About 4.5% of families and 6.1% of the population were below the poverty line , including 7.7% of those under age 18 and 7.2% of those age 65 or over. In recent years, Scappoose has increasingly become a "bedroom" community of Portland, Oregon , with many commuting to jobs in
84-480: A supplier of aeronautic seats and helmets. On April 6, 2009, the Scappoose City Council voted to significantly reduce development fees in an effort in encourage new industrial and commercial development. Also, the council waived business license fees for Scappoose-based businesses in 2010. Grant Watts Elementary, Petersen Elementary, Scappoose Middle School and Scappoose High School are part of
105-589: Is a city in Columbia County , Oregon , United States. It was named for a nearby stream, which drains the southern part of the county. The name "Scappoose" is of Native American origin, and is said to mean "gravelly plain." The population was 6,592 at the 2010 census . The Mayor is elected for a two-year term and is chair of the City Council. The City Manager supervisions and general management of all City operations and ensures that Council policy
126-541: Is a popular place for picking pumpkins, hunting geese and kayaking. There were 1,078 year-round residents at the 2000 census . There is an industrial zone and small grocery store in the southeast corner, near the bridge. Bicyclists flock to the island because its flat topography and lengthy low-volume roads make it ideal for cycling. Its nearest incorporated neighbors are the Portland- Vancouver metropolitan area to its south and southeast; St. Helens across
147-454: Is carried out and that laws and municipal code are in compliance. The City Council consists of a mayor and six councilors elected from the City at large who are residents of the City. Three Councilors each are elected for four year terms every two years. The Council sets policy and retains legislative authority. Meetings are usually held on the first and third Monday of every month. According to
168-737: Is in the U.S. state of Oregon , originally named as Wapato Island or Wappatoo Island. It is the largest island along the Columbia River , at 24,000 acres (9,712 ha), and one of the largest river islands in the United States. It lies approximately ten miles northwest of downtown Portland , between the Columbia River to the east, the Multnomah Channel to the west, and the Willamette River to
189-567: The United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.75 square miles (7.12 km ), all of it land. This region experiences warm (but not hot) and dry summers, with no average monthly temperatures above 71.6 °F (22.0 °C). According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Scappoose has a warm-summer Mediterranean climate , abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps. As of
210-517: The census of 2010, there were 6,592 people, 2,536 households, and 1,791 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,397.1 inhabitants per square mile (925.5/km ). There were 2,698 housing units at an average density of 981.1 per square mile (378.8/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 91.2% White , 0.4% African American , 1.2% Native American , 1.3% Asian , 0.2% Pacific Islander , 2.2% from other races , and 3.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.1% of
231-576: The Multnomah Channel from U.S. Route 30 and was completed in June 2008, replacing the first bridge to connect the island to the mainland which was opened on December 30, 1950. The island received the name "Sauvés Island" after Laurent Sauvé dit Laplante, a French-Canadian who managed a dairy for the Hudson's Bay Company in the 1830s and 1840s. It is predominantly farmland and wildlife refuge and
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#1732801988282252-575: The Multnomah Channel from the extreme northern tip of the island; and Scappoose , across the Multnomah Channel to the west. Prior to European arrival in the 19th century, Sauvie Island was the ancestral home to the Multnomah band of the Chinook Tribe . There were approximately 15 villages on the island, hosting a total of 2,000 people who built and resided in cedar plank-houses 30 yards (27 m) long by 12 yards (11 m) wide. Not all of
273-489: The area's northern edge. In 1940, the state bought 5 acres (2.0 ha) on Sauvie Island to protect waterfowl that winter on Sturgeon Lake. The wildlife area was established in 1947, and more land was acquired through 1989. In 2009, Sauvie Island Wildlife Area recorded 989,361 visitor-days; about 55 percent of them involved the river beaches. Sauvie Island 45°42′N 122°48′W / 45.7°N 122.8°W / 45.7; -122.8 Sauvie Island
294-415: The beach is often a party like environment on warm and sunny days, leading to an alcohol ban in effect from May 1 to September 30 that began in 2018. Beach parking requires a Sauvie Island Wildlife Area parking permit available at stores on the island. Vehicles without a permit are subject to a ticket costing around $ 75. Sauvie Island is home to dozens of private farms, from nurseries and gardens, to about
315-475: The city. Dairies, farming, and logging played an important role in the early years of Scappoose's history. In the more recent past, several factories existed in the community and provided jobs. The town was home to a shoe factory, two candle factories, and a Steinfeld's Sauerkraut factory. The area still has gravel mines and the West Coast Shoe factory. Scappoose is also the home of Oregon Aero, Inc.,
336-532: The confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. Although the southern half of the island is home to about 500 people as well as farms and related businesses, the northern half, an important stop on the Pacific Flyway , preserves habitat for many kinds of waterfowl. About 300 species of wildlife, including bald eagles , pintails , red-tailed hawks , American kestrels , and many others, frequent
357-442: The island's beaches have public beach access. The public beaches on Sauvie Island are Walton Beach , North Unit Beach , and the clothing-optional Collins Beach on the island's east coast along NW Reeder Road's last few miles past the end of the pavement. The beaches are open from dawn to 10:00 p.m., and are closed to overnight use and camping. Open fires are not allowed. Dogs are allowed if they are leashed. This section of
378-617: The island. Wetlands and bodies of water, including 21 lakes as well as sloughs, connecting channels, and streams such as the Gilbert River , abound in the wildlife area. Boat ramps provide access to paddlers along the Gilbert, at Oak Island in Sturgeon Lake , and at Steelman Lake, St. Helens , and along the Multnomah Channel . Sandy Columbia River beaches, including one that is clothing-optional, draw large numbers of people to
399-442: The population. There were 2,536 households, of which 37.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.0% were married couples living together, 12.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.4% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.4% were non-families. 23.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size
420-556: The south. A large portion of the island is designated as the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area . Sturgeon Lake , in the north central part of the island, is the most prominent water feature. The land area is 32.75 square miles (84.8 km ), or 20,959 acres (8,482 ha). Most of the island is in Multnomah County , but the northern third is in Columbia County . The Wapato Bridge provides access across
441-417: Was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.01. The median age in the city was 37.8 years. 26% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 27.7% were from 25 to 44; 26.2% were from 45 to 64; and 13.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.1% male and 51.9% female. The median income for a household in the city was $ 47,796, and the median income for
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