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Over 100 Acres of Tualatin Valley Natural Area Protected

Nestled in the farmlands of south Hillsboro, adjacent to the Tualatin River, sits over 100 acres of thriving wetland habitat. Ducks gather in the ponded […]

Training New Farmers with the Conservation Education Grant

Washington County is home to thousands of acres of farmland and an array of farm-related businesses. While a drive around rural Washington County could convince […]

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A Healthier Future for Fern Creek

Wildlife habitat is a precious resource in the Tualatin River watershed and Washington County is one of the fastest growing counties in the state. While […]

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Saving It for Later: Rainwater Harvesting in Aloha, Oregon

Cisterns collect and store rainwater for later use. Learn how Tualatin SWCD worked with Bryan in Aloha to install a cistern on his property.

Bankston Family Nature Preserve

Growing up in the 1970s, Carla Bankston and her sister often played in the woods their family owns along the north bank of the Tualatin […]

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Invasive Species Management Made Easy

The Permit of Entry agreement allows Tualatin SWCD to survey and treat invasive species on landowner’s properties.