Oregon Field Guide

Season 20, Episode 8

Episode Title: Celilo Revealed, Effigy Beach

Overview:

Celilo Falls has been the center of an emotional controversy for more than fifty years... we all know it disappeared when the Columbia River was dammed but some tribal members believe the government blew it up first. You'll see brand new history-making images which might finally settle the matter. There is growing concern over the safety of ancient native Columbia River rock art because of housing developments, vandalism and theft. In the past archaeologists tried to keep the locations secret-now there’s a new effort to actually expose the art to the public as part of an educational campaign that encourages ownership.