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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Strenuous drug court is a game changer for the 55.5 percent who graduate ... Backcountry group to stump for wild steelhead sanctuary ... Recharged Lost Creek, Applegate reservoirs mean plenty of water for boating and fish ... Strenuous drug court is a game changer for the 55.5 percent who graduate ... Backcountry group to stump for wild steelhead sanctuary ... Recharged Lost Creek, Applegate reservoirs mean plenty of water for boating and fish ... WILLAMATTE RIVER State orders anchored Willamette River boaters to move on Comment By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted May. 19, 2016 at 6:11 PM By The Associated Press Posted May. 19, 2016 at 6:11 PM » Social News PORTLAND — Oregon regulators are telling people living on boats on the Willamette River to move on or risk fines. The Oregon Department of State Lands is cracking down on long-term boaters on the river, saying they are on a state-owned waterway without permission, The Oregonian/OregonLive reported (https://is.gd/kaC3bw). Lori Warner-Dickason, the state department's operations manager, said this is the first comprehensive sweep of boaters since the agency began tracking the number of people living on the water in 2014. She said there are about 50 boat owners on the river between the Willamette Cove and the Fremont bridge, less than the 75 of 2014 because some vessels have left the water or sunk since then. So far 14 boat owners on the river between the Sellwood and Hawthorne bridges have been given trespassing notices on suspicion of living along state-owned waterways for at least 30 days. Boaters have been given 20 days to move to another spot at least five miles away and not return for a year, move to a marina or contest the citation. If they don't comply, they can be fined $100 a day until they move or their boats will be seized. Rix Miles Chapman, 47, is among those who have been told to leave. He said he has been living mostly on the river for about seven years. He said he was sick of paying landlords and dealing with neighbors and decided to stop. He said he moves for special events, like the Fourth of July fireworks display or a barge, but that he expects to stay. "They're mad that I don't have to pay anyone anything," he said. "This is public water, and I'm not bothering anyone. What they told me is that I'm breaking an administrative rule. Issue me something that says I'm breaking the law, and maybe I'll go." By The Associated Press MailTribune.com By The Associated Press Posted May. 19, 2016 at 6:11 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2016 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501