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Photos: the landslide muddying North Fork Gales Creek

Photos: the landslide muddying North Fork Gales Creek

The cause of muddied waters, which could have negative effects on fish, drinking water, and irrigation in the Gales Creek area and into other parts of Washington County has been tracked to two large landslides located on the southeast slope of Round Top on Stimson land in the Tillamook Forest.
By Chas Hundley May 20, 2022
Slide on North Fork Gales Creek muddies water in Tualatin River

Slide on North Fork Gales Creek muddies water in Tualatin River

Over the past few weeks, Gales Creek residents have noticed muddy waters in Gales Creek intermittently, even when it wasn't raining. It's believed the likely culprit is a large landslide on North Fork Gales Creek about two miles south of Reehers Camp.
By Chas Hundley Apr 16, 2022

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