Natural resource plans

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Documents in this category include plans, studies, or inventories of natural resources within a city's planning jurisdiction. Some documents were required by Goal 5 of Oregon's Statewide Planning Goals. Others respond to requirements of the federal Endangered Species Act. Documents that fit the general description of the category may be included, even if they are not required by these two authorities. Documents governing the use of forest or agricultural lands will be included.

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Portland : Vegetation mapping project
(City of Portland (Or.), 2009-01-21) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning and Sustainability; Portland (Or.)
The vegetation mapping project originated in 2004 as the Bureau of Planning & Sustainability was developing a new automated GIS model to inventory landscape features that contribute to riparian and upland natural resource values and functions. The inventory will update Portland's existing significant natural resource inventories and their related programs. [From the document]
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Portland : Area 93 (Bonny Slope West) existing conditions, opportunities and constraints report
(City of Portland (Or.), 2008-12) ECO Northwest, Ltd.; Sisul Engineering; Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Winterbrook Planning (Firm); Nevue Ngan Associates; Multnomah County (Or.)
The purpose of this report is to provide an overview of the existing conditions, opportunities and constraints within a 160-acre site known as Area 93, Bonny Slope West. Area 93 is generally bounded by NW Thompson Road to the south, NW Laidlaw Road to the north and east, and NW 125th Avenue to the west (see Figures 1 and 2). It is located in unincorporated Multnomah County, bordering unincorporated Washington County to the west and south. The review of existing conditions focuses on natural features, parks and open space, and infrastructure. The report provides a preliminary buildable lands and market analysis, and an economic perspective on the likely and possible development/ redevelopment of the area. The City of Portland, through an interagency agreement with Multnomah County, will undertake a planning process to develop a concept for the eventual urbanization of the area. The concept planning process is expected to be completed in 2010. This report is part of the first phase of the concept planning process. [From the document]
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Portland : Economic, social, environmental and energy analysis and recommendations for riparian corridors and wildlife habitat
(City of Portland (Or.), 2008-10-28) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.)
This report was prepared as part of the River Plan project. The River Plan is a comprehensive multi-objective plan for the Willamette River corridor in Portland and also serves as an update of the City of Portland's 20-year-old Willamette Greenway Plan. The River Plan addresses a broad set of issues, including harbor industries, neighborhoods, recreation and natural resources. The River Plan project area is divided into 3 sub-areas: North, Central and South Reach. The first sub-area being addressed is the North Reach. [From the document]
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Portland : Riparian corridors and wildlife habitat
(City of Portland (Or.), 2008-10) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.). Bureau of Environmental Services; Metro (Or.); Adolfson Associates; Portland Parks and Recreation; Portland (Or.)
The purpose of this inventory report is to provide useful, current, and accurate information on the location of existing natural resource features and the current relative condition of riparian corridors and wildlife habitat located in and along the Willamette River in Portland. [From the document]
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Portland : Natural resource inventory GIS model
(City of Portland (Or.), 2008-08-19) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.)
The Natural Resource Inventory Update project is part of Portland's long-standing investment in conserving the natural resources in the City. Previous inventories produced by the City did not have access to GIS information relating to the location and type of natural resources within the City. The widespread availability of high-quality GIS data makes the development of a standardized, GIS-based model for determining the relative value of these resources possible. [From the document]
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Portland : Summary report, Columbia Corridor scoping project phase II
(City of Portland (Or.), 2008-08) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.)
The results of the 2008 Columbia Corridor Scoping Project are described in this summary report. This information will provide a significant starting point and contribution to a future project in the Corridor (currently unfunded but proposed in the Bureau of Planning 3-year work plan). [From the document]
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Portland : Willamette natural resource inventory, North reach. Proposed draft.
(City of Portland (Or.), 2008-06) Adolfson Associates; Portland (Or.). Bureau of Environmental Services; Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.). Bureau of Development Services; Portland (Or.)
The purpose of this inventory report is to provide useful, current, and accessible information on the location of existing natural resource features and the current relative condition of riparian corridors and wildlife habitat located in and along the Willamette River in Portland. The report is organized into chapters that provide a context for inventory work, describe the inventory methodology and present an inventory of natural resources for the Willamette River corridor with a focus on the North Reach. Detailed inventory information for the Central and South Reaches will be developed in the future and documented in separate report volumes. [From the document]
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Sutherlin : Festival Grounds preliminary wetland delineation report
(City of Sutherlin (Or.), 2008-03-10) Satre Associates; Sutherlin (Or.)
The study area contains nine [discernible] features with varying degrees of connectivity to each other. These features are mapped and described as WL1 through WL9.... Findings are nearly consistent with the Sutherlin Local Wetlands Inventory data. Exceptions include some upland areas around the rodeo arena, the filled eastern edge of the study area near the ash woodland, and some subtle lowland concavities within old fill on soccer field. These areas were confirmed by presence or absence of hydrophytic vegetation and, more importantly, by hydric soil characteristics and direct observations of hydrology. [From the document]
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Veneta : Total maximum daily load (TMDL) implementation plan
(City of Veneta (Or.), 2008-02-11) Veneta (Or.)
This document is the total maximum daily load (TMDL) Implementation Plan for the City of Veneta. This Plan describes the strategies that the City will implement to reduce temperature, bacteria, and mercury pollution in the Upper Willamette subbasin of the Willamette River. Implementation Plans from designated management agencies (DMAs), such as the City of Veneta, are required to comply with the Willamette Basin TMDL order and to help meet pollutant load allocations for the Upper Willamette subbasin as approved by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in September 2006. [From the Plan]
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Lake Oswego : Urban & community forestry plan
(City of Lake Oswego (Or.), 2007-12) Lake Oswego (Or.); Lake Oswego (Or.). Planning Division
The purpose of the Urban and Community Forestry Plan is to bring together policies, practices, and plans related to Lake Oswego’s urban forest. The Plan is intended to support tree stewardship on both public and private property with an integrated and cooperative approach. The City recognizes the need to manage the community forest as vital infrastructure similar to roads, water systems, and other necessities of the urban environment, so that Lake Oswego residents can realize the full environmental, economic, and social benefits of our urban forest. [From the Plan]
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Eugene : South Ridgeline habitat study
(City of Eugene (Or.), 2007-08) SWCA, Inc; Beyer, Erica; Salix Associates; Holzhauser, Nancy; Winterbrook Planning (Firm); Environmental Solutions, Inc.; Mitchell, Katie; Reed, Jim; Galen, Christie; Hayes, Marc P.; Gleason, Dan; Wison, Barbara; Eugene (Or.); Brooks, Tim
This report contains documentation of a five-month inventory and assessment of over 2600 acres of upland habitats on public and private land in the South Ridgeline area of Eugene, Oregon. The South Ridgeline Habitat Study (SRHS) was undertaken to document the location, quantity, and quality of upland habitat, and suitability of habitat for uncommon and rare species in the area, and to do so in a way that meets the inventory standards contained in the administrative rules for Statewide Planning Goal 5.... This report contains: 1) background information about the study area, including ecological history; 2) methodology for inventory and assessment ratings; and 3) a summary of results. [From the Document]
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Portland : Natural resource inventory : Riparian corridors and wildlife habitat : Willamette River
(City of Portland (Or.), 2007-08) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning
The purpose of this inventory report is to provide clear and useful information on the location and the current relative condition of riparian corridors and wildlife habitat located in and along the Willamette River in Portland. The report provides an important historical context for inventory work, and describes how the inventory relates to a number of relevant state, regional and federal regulations. The report also provides an overview of the inventory project approach and basic methodology, followed by an overview of the Willamette River Basin and the portion of the river that flows through Portland. Following these general informational sections, the report is divided into separate sections pertaining to the North, Central and South reaches of the river. An overview of each reach is provided, followed by descriptions and maps for smaller inventory sites. At this time the report contains only the North Reach section. The North reach section was completed first to support the River Plan/North Reach project currently being led by the Bureau of Planning, in consultation with stakeholders and the River Plan Committee. Sections for the Central and South reaches will be produced at a later date. [From the Document]
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Corvallis : Community wildfire protection plan for Vineyard Mountain
(City of Corvallis (Or.), 2007-08) Corvallis (Or.); Forest Restoration Partnership; Gagliasso, Donald
This plan has two main goals. First, to provide silvicultural prescriptions that can reduce the risk of property loss, due to wildland fire, in the Vineyard Mountain subdivision. Second, to promote a better understanding of how to take preventative measures that may help prevent the loss of structures during a wildland fire. This plan also discusses the potential for both crown fires and surface fires in the Vineyard Mountain subdivision, and makes recommendations to help reduce the risk of property loss in the case of such fires. [From the Plan]
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Damascus : Natural resources report
(City of Damascus (Or.), 2007-07) Damascus (Or.); Winterbrook Planning (Firm)
The City of Damascus, through a Goal 5 Planning grant from the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development, retained a consultant team led by Winterbrook Planning to conduct an inventory of natural resources within the city limits. The inventory addresses the following natural resources: wetlands, riparian corridors, wildlife habitats, groundwater resources, and Oregon scenic waterways. This inventory addresses Statewide Planning Goal 5, which requires local governments in Oregon to protect natural resources and conserve scenic and historic areas and open spaces. The inventory is part of the City’s efforts to address long-term growth management goals and to complete a Comprehensive Plan for the new City, which was incorporated in November, 2004. [From the Document]
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Portland : Natural resource inventory update
(City of Portland (Or.), 2007-06) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.). Bureau of Environmental Services; Portland Parks and Recreation; Metro (Or.)
This document summarizes Portland’s Natural Resource Inventory Update Project to date. A detailed account of this work is documented in the Portland Natural Resource Inventory: Riparian Corridors and Wildlife Habitat. [From the Document]
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Creswell : Natural environment inventory and report
(City of Creswell (Or.), 2007-06) Creswell (Or.)
One of the tasks in Creswell’s Comprehensive Plan Update is an inventory and analysis of natural resources. The City of Creswell Natural Environment Inventory and Report (Report) provides a basic summary and inventory of these resources, including a broad-level review that will support natural resources-based policies and recommendations to be included in the Comprehensive Plan Update. [From the Inventory]
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Portland : Urban forest action plan
(City of Portland (Or.), 2007-03-15) Portland Parks and Recreation; Portland (Or.)
This action plan was developed to implement the goals established in the 2004 Portland Urban Forest Management Plan. [From the Plan]
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Prineville : Updated Goal 5 program outline
(City of Prineville (Or.), 2007-02-12) Winterbrook Planning (Firm); Prineville (Or.)
Following review by City staff, this draft program outline will serve as the basis for review of other steps in the Goal 5 process, including the analysis of Economic, Social, Environmental and Energy (ESEE) consequences, where appropriate. It is anticipated that changes will be made in the draft program as a result of the ESEE analysis and public review and adoption process. [From the document]
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Portland : Summary report, Columbia Corridor scoping project
(City of Portland (Or.), 2006-11) Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning; Portland (Or.)
Project Intent: Coordinate and integrate natural resource conservation approaches with the unique watershed, hydrological, economic, and transportation characteristics of the Columbia Corridor area (adapted from the River Renaissance Strategy, 2004). [From the document]
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Portland : Assessment of biodiesel feedstocks in Oregon
(City of Portland (Or.), 2006-06) Portland (Or.); Portland Development Commission; Dan O'Brien Associates
The Portland Development Commission requested this study to evaluate crops that have potential as biodiesel feedstocks and where they may be grown in Oregon. It will also discuss oilseed extraction methods and resulting products as well as costs of transporting oilseeds and their byproducts. The report will examine the viability of a Portland-based biodiesel refinery with a capacity of one half million gallons annually. [From the document]