Oregon's new law requiring permits for all non-motorized boats has sparked backlash and a petition to repeal it. The group Let Us Paddle aims to gather enough signatures to put the repeal on the 2026 ...
Oregon will increase boating permit costs and expand permit requirements to all boats, including kayaks and paddleboards, starting Jan. 1, 2026. The measure will fund increased inspections and aims to ...
PORTLAND, Ore. (KPTV) - If you like to go out on the water in Oregon, get ready for some big changes for permits. Starting next year, you’ll need a Water Access Permit to use any boat in Oregon ...
The passage of a bill meant to fight invasive species — and that sailed through the Oregon Legislature in the 2025 session — has led to a backlash so strong it could ultimately dismantle a boating ...
The cost of boating Oregon’s waterways will rise in 2026 in an effort to stop invasive mussels from taking over the state’s lakes and rivers. House Bill 2982 passed the Oregon Legislature and was ...