OUR PRIORITIES OUR PROGRAMS GET INVOLVED STAY INFORMED SUBSCRIBE OUR STORY Search Habitat Conservation Program On this page: IMPORTANT HABITATS PRIVATE LANDOWNERS HOW WE CAN HELP How we help landowners with habitat conservation: STREAMSIDE PLANTING PROGRAMS Important Habitats in Washington County Washington County is home to many important habitats and vital resources. Our creeks, streams, wetlands, and the Tualatin River provide habitat for fish and wildlife, drinking water, irrigation water, and recreation opportunities. Our forests contain a wealth of timber resources and provide food, water, and shelter for animals. Our oak woodlands and prairies are important remnants of a habitat that was once widespread throughout the Willamette Valley. Today, they are home to several threatened plant and animal species. Private landowners have an important role in habitat conservation: Many habitats and resources exist on private properties, making landowners essential in the effort to conserve them. We have a long history of working closely with farmers and rural landowners to improve habitat and water quality while still meeting individual land-use goals such as farming, grazing, timber harvesting, and recreation. Our collaboration with landowners has improved water quality and increased total habitat area. We accomplish this through a variety of actions, including: Planting native trees and shrubs along streams Increasing food and shelter for wildlife and protecting migration corridors Making recommendations for how to achieve both habitat conservation and land-use goals. How we can help: Incentives We provide financial incentives to encourage you to participate in our streamside tree planting programs. Our staff provide planning services and oversee the crews that complete the work. STREAMSIDE PLANTING PROGRAMS Managing goals We will visit your property to discuss your land-use goals and suggest ways to achieve them by managing water, soils, and wildlife habitat Focus on important habitats We provide recommendations for conserving important habitats, including wetlands, forests, and oak woodlands and prairies. IMPORTANT HABITATS Restoration We coordinate community-scale restoration projects to create migratory corridors between smaller parcels of fish and wildlife habitat. Attend a workshop We host workshops and tours to educate the public about habitat conservation practices, water quality, and water conservation. FIND A WORKSHOP More About Habitat Conservation: Improving Oregon White Oak Habitat – A Note from the Field April 2, 2021 Nature vs. Nature: Biological Controls in Conservation October 8, 2020 Habitat Conservation Projects: Croakers Crossing Farm Joins the Effort to Save Oregon White Oak Not far from Beaverton, Oregon, Dave Fallesen and Jenna Johnson manage 68 acres of scenic pasture which they use to... Program Contacts: Trevor Norman HABITAT CONSERVATION TECHNICIAN Email (503) 319-9548 Mary Meier HABITAT CONSERVATION SPECIALIST Email (971) 330-0902 Mike Conroy HABITAT CONSERVATION SPECIALIST Email (503) 953-4352 Bethany Lund HABITAT PROGRAM COORDINATOR Email (503) 467-9565 Email me about caring for the soil and water! Email Address Find an Event CALENDAR OF EVENTS UPCOMING WORKSHOPS ABOUT US Our Story Our Watershed Our Staff Our Board Careers Reports & Publications RESOURCES Event Calendar Weed & Pest Directory Contractor Directory Library & Videos Tool Loan Program News CONTACT US Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District 7175 NE Evergreen Pkwy #400 Hillsboro, OR. 97124 Phone: 503-334-2288 Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm Email Us FOLLOW US العربية 简体中文 繁體中文 English Filipino Français Deutsch हिन्दी 한국어 Русский Español Tiếng Việt © 2021 Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District. All Rights Reserved. | Sitemap | Non-Discrimination Policy | Privacy Policy | Website Design by Hoopla Creative