New Bylaws have designated the second Saturday in January as the day for the annual meeting of the McKenzie River Guides Association. SAVE THE DATE:

JANUARY 8, 2020 6:00pm – 8:30pm Zoom meeting – digital only

Active Guides and Associate Members of the McKenzie River Guides Association will receive an email with materials for the annual meeting. The email will include the link for the Zoom meeting. The link will also be posted at the top of the meeting agenda.

If you do not have access to a computer or mobile device then please contact Randy Dersham at randy.dersham@gmail.com or 541-285-3676. I will do my best to find someone that you can meet with on the evening of the meeting in order to use their equipment to attend this meeting. It is best to not have more than 3 or 4 people per computer and please have someone near the controls to turn on and off the microphone.

See you there.

Oregon State Marine Board

Marten Rapid – McKenzie River Obstruction: There’s a submerged tree and branches river left to center at a 45-degree angle downstream, in the last big trough of the main wave train. As water levels drop, the strainer will become more visible.The biggest risk is for swimmers. They must float with their feet pointed downstream and keep them above the water to avoid entrapment. Also, as the water level continues to drop, capsizing could occur.The Marine Board is working with Lane County Sheriff’s Office Marine Patrol on evaluating the feasibility of mitigation. #martenrapids#mckenzieriveroregon