What does it take to recreate rare habitat on a large scale? Watch a 2-minute video about Metro's effort to restore oak woodland habitat at the Graham Oaks natural area near Wilsonville...to the tune of more than 150,000 native trees and shrubs have been planted.
Metro
503-797-1700503-797-1804 TDD
503-797-1797 fax
Acquiring natural areas
Planning and conservation › Natural areas, parks and trails › Acquiring natural areas
Find out more about the 27 target areas where Metro is acquiring natural areas and trails to safeguard water quality, protect fish and wildlife habitat, and ensure access to nature for future generations.
Click the area on the map or follow the links below to learn more about each natural area.
Regional target areas
- A. East Buttes
B. Deep Creek and Tributaries
C. Clackamas River Bluffs and Greenway
D. Clear Creek
E. Abernethy and Newell Creeks
F. Stafford Basin
G. Tryon Creek Linkages
H. Willamette Narrows and Canemah Bluff
I. Tonquin Geologic Area
J. Lower Tualatin Headwaters
K. Tualatin River Greenway
L. Cooper Mountain
M. Wapato Lake
N. Chehalem Ridgetop to Refuge
- O. Dairy and McKay Creeks Confluence
P. Killin Wetland
Q. Rock Creek Headwaters and Greenway
R. Forest Park Connections
S. Columbia Slough
T. Johnson Creek and Watershed
U. Sandy River Gorge
V. Willamette River Greenway
W. Fanno Creek Linkages
X. Westside Trail
Y. Springwater Corridor
Z. Cazadero Trail
AA. Gresham–Fairview Trail
Network of protected natural areas grows
Since voters approved the 2006 Natural Areas bond measure, more than 800 acres of forested hills, stream corridors, wetlands and wildflower prairies have been permanently protected.
Each of the 27 natural areas and trail projects listed above have detailed plans and strategies adopted by the Metro Council in 2007. Read about the progress so far, learn about the specific goals and objectives and see the maps for land acquisition in each area.
To stay informed about Metro's natural areas program, get on the mailing list. Call 503-797-1545 or send e-mail to naturalareas@oregonmetro.gov.
Need assistance?
Related Links
2006 natural areas bond measure
In November 2006 voters directed the Metro Council to safeguard water quality, protect fish and wildlife habitat and ensure access to nature for future generations.
Nature in Neighborhoods capital grants
Metro is seeking applications for projects that re-green and re-nature neighborhoods.
Proposed local park projects
Park providers around the region have identified more than 100 projects that would be prioritized for funding with their share of the bond measure funds. Review the list of proposed local projects.
Restoration
