Human Access Project

Human Access Project is an organization based in Portland, Oregon, whose mission is "Transforming Portland's Relationship with the Willamette River".[1] The organization's vision is a city in love with its river.[2] The organization was founded by Willie Levenson, whose official title is the organization's Ringleader.[3][4]

Human Access Project
FounderWillie Levenson
PurposeTo Transform Portland's Relationship of the Willamette River[1]
HeadquartersPortland, Oregon, U.S.
WebsiteOfficial website

History and activities

The group spearheaded the creation of the River Hugger Swim Team,[5][1] Audrey McCall Beach and Poet's Beach,[6][7] the opening of the Kevin Duckworth Dock for swimming, fishing and non-motorized boating,[8] and organizes events such as The Big Float, Mayoral Swim and Valentine's Dip.[9][10][11]

Human Access Project was formed in 2010 by founder Willie Levenson.[8] On July 5, 2013, Human Access Project set a Guinness World Record for “Longest line of swim rings / tubes” with a total of 620 participants.[12][13]

See also

References
  1. "Urban Swimming: Portland's Willamette River". National Geographic Society Newsroom. August 9, 2014. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  2. Ogle, Wesleigh (2019-07-10). "The Big Float 9 kicks off summer on the Willamette River". KATU. Archived from the original on 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2020-12-19.
  3. Westling, Morgan (September 29, 2020). "Portland's Newest Swimming Hole Is Ready for Your Diving Pleasure". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on November 17, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  4. Ross, Erin (August 16, 2018). "Fixing The Willamette's Toxic Algae Problem Could Start At Ross Island". opb. Archived from the original on 2020-11-15. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  5. "Portland river once shunned by swimmers enjoys rapid renaissance". Christian Science Monitor. 2017-07-14. ISSN 0882-7729. Archived from the original on 2018-06-25. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  6. Nagle, Brendan (July 23, 2019). "A New Swimmable, Loungeable Beach Is Open Under the Hawthorne Bridge". Portland Monthly. Archived from the original on 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  7. "Dozens of Catlin Gabel students help cleanup Poet's Beach". KPTV.com. June 6, 2019. Archived from the original on 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  8. "Where We Live: Accessing the Willamette River". August 24, 2020. Archived from the original on November 29, 2020. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  9. Gallivan, Joseph (July 13, 2019). "Big Float leader unconcerned by shrinkage". Portland Tribune. Archived from the original on 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  10. Sievert, Hannah (July 9, 2019). "Taking the plunge". www.bizjournals.com. Archived from the original on 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2020-04-11.
  11. "Human Access Project dives into Willamette to celebrate winter milestone". KATU. 2018-02-14. Archived from the original on 2019-09-23. Retrieved 2019-09-23.
  12. "Longest line of swim rings / tubes". Guinness World Records. Archived from the original on 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2020-12-21.
  13. "Hundreds gather to break world record on Willamette". kgw.com. July 5, 2013. Archived from the original on 2022-05-16. Retrieved 2020-12-21.


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