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Habitat Conservation

Habitat Conservation Program

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Important Habitats
Private Landowners
How We Can Help

How we help landowners with habitat conservation:

Streamside Planting Programs
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Important Habitats in Washington County

Washington County is home to many important habitats and vital resources. Our creeks, streams, wetlands, and the Tualatin River provide habitat for fish and wildlife, drinking water, irrigationThe supply of water to land or crops. water, and recreation opportunities.

Our forests contain a wealth of timber resources and provide food, water, and shelter for animals. Our oak woodlands and prairies are important remnants of a habitat that was once widespread throughout the Willamette Valley. Today, they are home to several threatened plant and animal species.

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Private landowners have an important role in habitat conservation:

Many habitats and resources exist on private properties, making landowners essential in the effort to conserve them. We have a long history of working closely with farmers and rural landowners to improve habitat and water quality while still meeting individual land-use goals such as farming, grazing, timber harvesting, and recreation.

Our collaboration with landowners has improved water quality and increased total habitat area. We accomplish this through a variety of actions, including:

  • Planting native trees and shrubs along streams
  • Increasing food and shelter for wildlife and protecting migration corridorsRoutes that animals, birds, or fish travel when moving between habitats.
  • Making recommendations for how to achieve both habitat conservation and land-use goals.
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How we can help:

  • Incentives

    We provide financial incentives to encourage you to participate in our streamside tree planting programs. Our staff provide planning services and oversee the crews that complete the work.

    Streamside Planting Programs
  • Managing goals

    We will visit your property to discuss your land-use goals and suggest ways to achieve them by managing water, soils, and wildlife habitat

  • Focus on important habitats

    We provide recommendations for conserving important habitats, including wetlands, forests, and oak woodlands and prairies.

    Important Habitats
  • Restoration

    We coordinate community-scale restoration projects to create migratory corridors between smaller parcels of fish and wildlife habitat.

  • Attend a workshop

    We host workshops and tours to educate the public about habitat conservation practices, water quality, and water conservation.

    Find a Workshop
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Habitat Conservation Projects:

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Bankston Family Nature Preserve

Growing up in the 1970s, Carla Bankston and her sister often played in the woods their family owns along the...

Program Contacts:

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TREVOR NORMAN – Invasive Species Technician

Trevor Norman

Habitat Conservation Technician
Email

(503) 319-9548

MARY MEIER – Stream Conservation Specialist

Mary Meier

Habitat Conservation Specialist
Email

(971) 330-0902

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Mike Conroy

Habitat Conservation Specialist
Email

(503) 953-4352

BETHANY LUND – Habitat Conservation Coordinator

Bethany Lund

Habitat Program Coordinator
Email

(503) 467-9565

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7175 NE Evergreen Pkwy #400
Hillsboro, OR. 97124

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