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Blackberry and ivy enveloping the banks of Fanno Creek. These weeds outcompete native plants for light, nutrients, soil, and space and reduce the area's biodiversity,
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Before: Much of Fanno Creek was overgrown with blackberry and ivy.
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During: One of the first steps of the Fanno Creek Habitat Conservation Project was to remove the blackberry and ivy in preparation of new native plants.
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Before: Much of Fanno Creek was overgrown with blackberry and ivy.
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During: One of the first steps of the Fanno Creek Habitat Conservation Project was to remove the blackberry and ivy in preparation of new native plants.
From its headwatersHeadwater The origin of a stream, creek, or river. in the Tualatin Mountains, Fanno Creek flows 15 miles through parts of Portland, Beaverton, Tigard, and Durham before joining the Tualatin River. This urban creek provides important habitat for fish and wildlife but has become degraded as impervious surfacesImpervious Surfaces Surfaces that water can’t pass through. and invasive plants have replaced native plants.
This project aims to enhance wildlife habitat by replanting native trees and shrubs. Once established, these plants will help reduce flooding by slowing runoff before it reaches the creek.
Project size: (as of June 2023)
- 2.75 acres being restored
- 39 neighbors enrolled
Project Information:
