About Our Community
Columbia River PUD provides electrical service in a portion of Columbia County, Oregon. A small number of customers in the northernmost portion of Multnomah County also receive service from the PUD.
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Columbia County was established in 1854 and was named after the Columbia River, which forms its eastern and northern borders. The county has 62 miles of Columbia riverfront and contains deep water ports and some of the finest industrial property in the Pacific Northwest.
Tug on the Columbia River. Photo by Cigdem Milobinski |
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In addition to being a major route for ocean-going vessels, the Columbia River is a popular playground for fishing, boating, camping and windsurfing. The county has two marine parks, Sand Island and J.J. Collins Memorial Marine Park, and a growing tourism industry.
View from St. Helens Marina. Photo by Rick Calnon |
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Columbia County has a strong economic and cultural heritage centered around industries such as forest products, shipbuilding, mining and agriculture. About 48,000 people call Columbia County home. The rural lifestyle and scenic beauty of Columbia County, coupled with its proximity to Portland, have drawn many new residents to the area.
Bronc Rider at the Columbia County Fair & Rodeo. Photo by Richard Calnon |
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