Homeless Camps Cleared from Springwater Corridor

A multi-agency effort cleared hundreds of homeless campers from along the Springwater Corridor Tuesday morning.

Multnomah County had put up notices last week letting people know that the operation would be happening.

It's estimated that between 300 and 450 people moved.

Many tents, sleeping bags, and other property had to be cleared by crews by after people had left.

The campers had been told to take their stuff with them.

Some of the campers had been set up behind Cartlandia, the food cart pod on SE 82nd Avenue.

Cartlandia is one of several groups suing Mayor Charlie Hales over his decision to allow homeless camping.