30th Anniversary Celebration: Willamette River Cruise

For 30 years, Willamette Riverkeeper has worked to protect, restore, and connect people to the Willamette River.

That work has only been possible because of people like you.

Now it's time to celebrate!

Join us aboard the iconic Portland Spirit for a memorable evening cruise as we honor three decades of conservation, community, and impact—and look ahead to the next chapter of caring for our river.

Saturday, October 3

5:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Your evening includes:



• Scenic cruise on the Willamette River
• Exclusive access to the Columbia Deck and ship bow
• Delicious appetizers
• Live music
• Stories and reflections from 30 years of impact
• Silent auction
• A chance to celebrate with the community that made it all possible
• Cash bar

This is more than an anniversary. It's a celebration of the river we all love and the people who have helped protect it for future generations.

While the evening will honor the leaders, volunteers, partners and supporters who built this organization, it is equally about building the future of Willamette Riverkeeper.

We hope you will join us, not only to celebrate where we have been, but to invest in where we are going. 



All ages welcome!

A 30th anniversary is traditionally known as the Pearl Anniversary—

a celebration of wisdom, resilience, and beauty that grows over time. We view this as a fitting symbol for our celebration, though in our case, another "pearl" comes to mind.

Hidden beneath the waters of the Willamette lives the Western Pearlshell Mussel, a species whose presence speaks to water quality and river health. Like these remarkable mussels, our greatest work often happens quietly, beneath the surface.

For 30 years, supporters like you have helped build a healthier, more resilient Willamette—one restoration project, one paddle trip, one volunteer event, one protected river mile at a time. Western Pearlshell mussels can live more than 100 years. We aim to follow their example. Together, we are cultivating a legacy of river health and community that will endure for generations.

Many thanks to our friends at the Portland Spirit!

Their partial event sponsorship has made it possible for us to offer our tickets on a sliding scale for greater accessibility.

Ticket pricing starts at more than 50% off their standard fee!