Port of Kennewick: Ribbon Cutting Planned for Clover Island Improvements

On Friday, May 12, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. the community is invited to join the Port of Kennewick and its investment partners in celebrating completion of habitat and recreation improvements to Clover Island’s northern shoreline.

The project restored a half-mile of shoreline and nearly an acre of shallow water habitat to benefit upper Columbia River spring Chinook salmon, upper and mid-Columbia River steelhead and bull trout; and provide benefits to other birds, wildlife, and aquatic species at Clover Island. In addition, the Clover Island Riverwalk was extended; scenic viewpoints, benches and educational panels added; and four upland parcels readied for development.

May 12th festivities include a ribbon cutting and a public reception at the lighthouse plaza and the newly created scenic overlooks. Participants are asked to RSVP to the port office.

When:              Friday, May 12, 2023 2:30 p.m. to 4:00p
What:              Celebration of Clover Island Shoreline Improvements
Where:            101 Clover Island Drive, Kennewick, WA; near the Clover Island Lighthouse
RSVP:             [email protected]   or   509-586-1186
 
Clover Island has been in the Port of Kennewick’s property portfolio since 1942. To complete the most recent phase of its Clover Island restoration & revitalization master plan, Port of Kennewick partnered with the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation, US Army Corps of Engineers, Washington State Recreation & Conservation Office, Benton County and City of Kennewick. The port’s goal was to restore habitat, expand waterfront recreation, and stimulate urban renewal within Kennewick’s historic waterfront district.