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Urban Conservation

Urban Conservation Program

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Our Growing Community
How We Can Help
Financial Support

We can all participate in urban conservation:

Backyard Conservation
Apartment Conservation
Neighborhood Stream Restoration
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Our Growing Community

Washington County is one of the fastest-growing communities in Oregon. By 2040, the population of the county is estimated to increase by 50%, nearing 1 million residents [1]. As our community grows, we are converting natural areas to roads, neighborhoods, and business parks. This urbanizationUrbanization The process of an area shifting from rural to urban land use. impacts the health of our waterways, our soil, and habitat for fish and wildlife. Fortunately, there are practical actions we can all take to conserve the health of our watershed.

We work closely with community groups and residents to identify natural resource challenges, provide technical support, and implement solutions that support a healthy watershed. We provide resources for everyone to participate in conservation, no matter what type of home you live in.

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How we can help:

  • Property visits

    We offer site visits and assessments to help you plan projects to address water quality, soil health, and wildlife habitat.

  • Backyard conservation

    Check out our tips for practicing backyard conservation at home. You can even get a Backyard Habitat Certification!

    Backyard Conservation
  • Apartment conservation

    Don’t have a yard? You can still take part in conserving natural resources! See our suggestions for apartment conservation - these simple steps can help create habitat even in small spaces such as patios and balconies.

    Apartment Conservation
  • Improving waterways

    We coordinate neighborhood-scale projects to improve the health of urban waterways.

    Neighborhood Stream Restoration
  • 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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Financial support for urban conservation:

We offer financial resources to individuals and community groups for some conservation projects. Common projects include installing rain gardens, native plantings, rainwater management systems, and much more.

Financial Assistance
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Urban Conservation Projects:

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Program Contact:

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Maura Olivos

Urban Conservation Technician
Email

(503) 536-5209

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Briita Pajunas

Urban Conservation Specialist
Email

(971) 295-9602

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Source:
1. https://www.co.washington.or.us/Support_Services/Finance/CountyBudget/upload/FY08-09-County-Size-Information.pdf

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Tualatin Soil and Water
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7175 NE Evergreen Pkwy #400
Hillsboro, OR. 97124

Phone: 503-334-2288
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