During the 2022 legislative session the state granted about $350,000 for a boat take-back program in the metro area in hopes of keeping waterways clean.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Derelict and abandoned vessels on rivers and in the streets across the Portland metro area have been a consistent problem and a major threat to area waterways, according to the Multnomah County Sheriff’s Office River Patrol.
But for boat owners, these worn-down vessels can be difficult to move and even more expensive to dispose of.
“On average, it’s about $2,500 dollars to dispose of a boat, and of course that can vary depending on how small
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