Our Mission & Vision

MISSION

Through partnerships, care for our community, and preservation of the Bridge of the Gods, the Port is an engine for economic growth, recreation, and tourism within the Columbia River Gorge.

VISION

Our vision is that the Port will serve as a dynamic hub for economic development, blending commerce and recreation to enhance the livability of our community. With the Port’s support, Cascade Locks will be known as a vibrant, business-friendly, and environmentally sustainable city that offers an exceptional quality of life for current and future generations.

VALUES

As Port professionals, we are …

Collaborative

Our community is our greatest strength. We strive to build high-quality relationships between the Port and our stakeholders—including residents, business owners, and regional partners including the City, County, and Tribal nations.

Accountable

We act ethically and transparently. We take responsibility for our actions and communicate intentionally with all stakeholders to embody a culture of openness, accountability, and integrity.

Adaptable

By embracing innovation and strategy, we strive to anticipate the needs of our community now and for generations to come. Port of Cascade Locks 2024-2029 Strategic Plan

Considerate

We create an environment based on mutual respect, inclusion, and equitable treatment of all people.

Effective

As stewards of public resources, we make informed, data-driven decisions to ensure the organization remains environmentally and financially sustainable now and into the future.

Website Accessibility Statement

Port Of Cascade Locks (the "District") is committed to ensuring that its services are accessible to all members of the public. As part of this commitment, the District strives to provide an accessible website compatible with the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) version 2.1, AA, and commercial screen reading software. Features of the website are created to allow individuals with vision and other impairments to understand and use the website to the same degree as someone without disabilities.

If you need any special assistance or accommodations:

Contact our compliance support team via telephone at: (888) 765-1970

Ongoing Compliance Information

Compliance Coordinator

The District has designated a Compliance Coordinator for website disability-related accommodations. The Compliance Coordinator has received training in website accessibility and updates the site in accordance with those best practices and requirements.

Compliance Procedures

The District is working to ensure all website content complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and controlling State laws. In an ongoing effort to continually improve and remediate accessibility issues, the website is regularly scanned to ensure ongoing compliance, and timely changes are made to any inaccessible content if found.

Accessible Documents Policy

The District is committed to providing all documents hosted on the website in an accessible format or making accessible alternatives available.

Linked Documents and Third Parties

Please note that this site may link out to third-party websites that do not have accessible content. This site may also include documents provided by third parties. While we cannot control the accessibility of content provided by third parties, we are happy to assist any member of the public with reading and accessing content on our site.

Report a Website Accessibility Issue

We are committed to your ability to access all content, and we will respond to all requests in a timely manner. If you need assistance or accommodations while accessing content on this website, please contact our Compliance Coordinator via the form below: