In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, Washington and Oregon State have closed all public parks and marinas. Washington state-managed parks and wildlife areas began closing yesterday, which includes gates to parks, wildlife areas and water access areas. Campgrounds will be closed through April 30th. All planned razor clam digs have also been canceled.
All state parks in Oregon closed Monday, which will last until May 8; while the Oregon Department of Natural Resources is closing all public lands it manages starting today.
For updated information, check out these links:
- M. James Gleason Memorial Boat Ramp (Marine Drive), aka 42nd St Boat Ramp
- Vancouver Marine Park
- Find more information about the COVID -19, Oregon’s response and how to stay safe.
Remember:
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds at a time.
- Avoid touching your face.
- If you’re sick with any ailment, stay home. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- When in public, maintain a social distance of at least six feet.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw it away. If you don’t have a tissue, use your elbow.
- Clean surfaces you touch regularly.
- Follow the guidelines.
Be safe, stay home, save lives.
