Clackamas River
Learn about how we’re protecting fish and generating energy on the Clackamas.
Our commitment to the Clackamas River – and our customers
Portland General Electric helps fish migrate safely along the Clackamas River every year while we power Oregon with clean, emissions-free hydropower. Our history here spans more than a century, defined by constant innovation and a strong commitment to preserve the fish, wildlife and natural beauty of the river for future generations. We’re in it for the long haul, and we take our role as environmental stewards seriously. We’ve recently made significant investments to ensure that we will be able to continue to protect the fish while providing our customers with safe, reliable, affordable power for another hundred years.
Protecting fish
Learn how we’re working to keep fish populations strong on the Clackamas.
Restoring habitat
See how we’re ensuring safe passage around our dams and restoring habitat.
Clackamas hydro history
Learn about our four hydroelectric plants on the Clackamas River and the rich history they share.
Updates
See what’s new with the programs and research at our hydroelectric projects.
More Information
- Clackamas Fish Counts
Get daily tracking for chinook, steelhead, coho and lamprey.
- Clackamas Fish Runs
See trends and timing of fish migration on the Clackamas River.
- Clackamas Fishing & Recreation
Review salmon and steelhead migration patterns to plan your adventure.
- Clackamas River Access Sites
Visit the Clackamas River corridor for outdoor recreation that’s just a quick drive from Portland.
Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) filings for the West Side Hydropower project on the Clackamas River can be found online on the FERC eLibrary (Docket Number: P-2195).
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has set a Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) for mercury in the Willamette River Basin. A TMDL sets discharge limits for entities like PGE, to improve water quality and maintain compliance with relevant standards. View or download PGE’s Mercury TMDL Implementation Plan.
PGE submits an annual Mercury TMDL Status Report to DEQ summarizing activities and monitoring results of the previous calendar year. View or download PGE’s 2023 Annual Report.
Looking for fish counts and fish runs?
Find information here about what fish we’re currently seeing at our hydropower projects on the Clackamas, Deschutes, and Willamette Rivers.
PGE parks & campgrounds
Explore the beauty of the Northwest in PGE’s parks and campgrounds.