The Maricara property is Metro's eighth acquisition in the Tryon Creek linkages target area. It is located in the Arnold Creek headwaters area on the west side of Southwest 25th and the south side of Southwest Trachsel Street. Metro is purchasing the parcel with funds from a voter-approved open spaces, parks and streams bond measure. The property will be managed by Portland Parks and Recreation. Amy Kirschbaum , 797-1713.
Projects range from road improvements to bike and pedestrian trails.
A final funding recommendation will be based on public input on this list. 600 NE Grand Ave. The first of Metro's three spring household hazardous waste collection events is 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 10, at the Multnomah Greyhound Park, Northeast 223rd and Glisan, Wood Village. Call Metro Recycling Information at 234-3000 for more information. To reduce risks to water quality and fish, Metro provides proper disposal of materials such as paints, solvents, motor oil, household cleaners, pesticides and fertilizers, batteries, pool chemicals, etc.