About

The Columbia River defines our place on this planet. To understand and appreciate the river ecosystem, residents need access to the shoreline. Human impact “development” needs buffer zones for people & wildlife to interface without harming riparian habitat or the creatures, large & small, who live there

How We Started

In 2021, the Franklin County Irrigation District opted to sell 4 riverfront lots in West Pasco despite public concern to the loss of access to the Columbia River for humans and wildlife alike. This motivated us to identify and beautify public easements, be present at public hearings regarding the rapid development of Pasco and work diligently to represent all groups for the right to have access to the natural wonder of The Mighty Columbia River.

Our Founder

When Franklin County Irrigation District auctioned off the rivershore lands adjacent to their original pump staion, Save Our Shoreline (SOS) was born. Jack Williams had put down roots on the Franklin County shoreline in 1975, the first to build a home near the pump station. Over several decades Cythia watched her father bond with the slope, the currents, the plants, the wild creatures, and yes the pump at the water’s edge.

Jack aged with the pump, listening daily to its reliable hardworking song as he walked the shoreline observing such riverine drama afforded by Lake Wallula. As Jack’s dear old friends passed away, he took great solace in the steadfast music of the pump. It was a special place with historical value until the pump station and surrounding lands were suddenly lost to private parties. Inspired by her father’s abiding love of this place, Cynthia and her daughter Jin, established SOS to identify and preserve river access for public benefit.

We look for access potential along the river, especially mindful of the rapidly growing pupulation of west Pasco.