About this episode
The episode discusses the journey of Balch Creek and its environmental significance.
This program originally aired on 01/26/2026 From the crest of the Tualatin Mountains, Balch Creek flows down a canyon through Forest Park. The stream runs wild and free until a mile from its confluence with the Willamette River, where it is imprisoned in a sewer pipe....
Topics covered
- environment
- urban development
Keywords
- Tualatin Mountains
- Forest Park
- Willamette River
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: The Death and Life of Kulla Kulla Creek
Places: the Tualatin Mountains, Balch Creek, Forest Park, the Willamette River
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