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 ======= Foster Lake - Sunnyside =======
-**WORK IN PROGRESS**
+This boat ramp and parking lot is part  of [[https://www.linncountyor.gov/parksrec/park/sunnyside-county-park|the Linn County Sunnyside Park]]. This provides access to Foster Lake on the Middle and South Santiam Rivers. The park includes a campground, not covered here.  The marina is for campground users (with an extra fee) and the docks have no electricity or running water. [[https://www.linncountyor.gov/parksrec/page/reservations|Marina space may be available for non-campers]].  The launch area has two ramps with side docks and a separate courtesy dock.  Day use fees are charged.
-Introductory words here to give the general character of the access site, such as "a paved single ramp with a separate courtesy dock."  Then any useful information such as ownership, use fees, seasonal closures and the like.  Any description of the water being accessed goes below, not here.
+{{:sunnysideparkramp.jpg?640|}}
-**Picture of Access Point** - A picture is really important.  It should show the overall layout of the ramp or beach including local docks.  If everything shows from the approach to the water that is great.  If two pictures are needed, that is fine.  Do not put big images here.  A width of about 640 pixels is generally adequate.
 **Location**
-GPS Location 44.xxxx, -123.xxxx
+GPS Location:   44.42481, -122.61114
-[[https://umap.openstreetmap.de/en/map/coots-map_138835#12#12/44.xxxx/-123.xxxx|44.xxxx,-123.xxxx]]
+{{:sunnysidemap.png?640|}}
-If possible, an image of a map showing the access point and associated park or the like goes here.  One of the best sources, that is open to use, is [[https://www.openstreetmaps.org|Open Street Maps]].  If you crop the map image, be sure you leave the credit that appears at the bottom.  Again, try to keep the map image to around 640 pixels.
+In the above map, the Santiam Highway is the big road, US Highway 20.
-Also, include driving instructions here, if needed.  If a turn-off is hard to locate, a few words could be valuable.  Any special instructions such as freeway exit numbers can go here.
+For more map detail, go to [[https://www.linncountyor.gov/parksrec/park/sunnyside-county-park|the Linn County site]] and also to the [[https://umap.openstreetmap.de/en/map/coots-map_138835#12#12/44.42481/-123.61114|interactive Open Street map.]]
+{{:sunnysideDock.png?640|}}
+The aerial view above shows two of the three marina docks, with the third being a short distance to the East.
 **Description**
-Tell us about the access site, and anything about the launch ramp.   Is it steep or shallow?  Slime at the bottom, perhaps?  A very important element is the depth of the ramp.  Most of  our water varies in depth and some ramps do not work for the lower levels.
-**Water Character**
+Be aware that the lake is used for flood control that causes low water levels  in the winter season.  In addition, Foster Lake serves to limit flow variations on the downstream South Santiam River.  This is the result of daily variations in water inflow from Green Peter dam and causes water depth variations on Foster Lake.  Water level information is available from [[https://www.nwd-wc.usace.army.mil/nwp/teacup/willamette/|the US Army Corps of Engineers]].
-This can't cover everything.  But, if the lake is drained in the winter, put it here.  Is there a big stump at low water?  Maybe, the weeds grow in to the access area in summer?  That sort of information directly affects the decision to use the access point.
+The bridge just to the west of the boat ramp is roughly 20 feet above the water level when the lake is full.  This can be an issue for sailboats.
+The toe of the ramp is 24 feet below full water.  This is farther down than any other ramp on Foster lake.