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Home / Projects / Glencoe Swale (Hillsboro)

Glencoe Swale (Hillsboro)

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  • Group planting at Glencoe Swale.

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  • Group planting at Glencoe Swale.

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  • Planting shovels stuck in the ground with group of people in the background.

  • Group of people at Glencoe Swale.

  • Glencoe Creek with reed canarygrass on it's banks

    Before: A portion of Glencoe Swale before enrolling in the Glencoe Swale Habitat Conservation Project.

  • Glencoe Creek with native shrubs lining it's bank.

    After: A portion of Glencoe Swale after enrolling in the Glencoe Swale Habitat Conservation Project.

  • Native plant wetland

Glencoe Swale starts its journey near Hillsboro Airport, flowing four miles through Hillsboro before emptying into McKay Creek. This urban creek provides important habitat for fish and wildlife but has become degraded over time. View the Map

Beginning in 2018, we have worked closely with residents living along Glencoe Swale to create wildlife habitat, boost water quality, and filter rainwater runoff. As part of this ongoing project, we will be offering residents volunteer opportunities to participate in restoring their neighborhood stream. Our partners in this effort include Friends of Trees, City of Hillsboro, and Clean Water Services.

Project size: (as of May 2023)

  • Approximately 97,500 plants planted
  • 68 acres being restored
  • 12 sites enrolled

Project Information:

  • Detailed history of the project
  • Project Update: Glencoe Swale
  • Project Plant List
  • Wildlife Observation Form
  • Wildlife Monitoring Report: 2022
  • Wildlife Monitoring Report: 2023

Project Contacts

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Briita Pajunas
Urban Conservation Specialist

(971) 295-9602

Maura Olivos
Urban Conservation Technician

(503) 536-5209

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