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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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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Corvallis : Goal 5 ESEE Analysis
(City of Corvallis (Or.), 2004-12-06) Corvallis (Or.); Benton County (Or.); Winterbrook Planning (Firm)
The Natural Features Project provides comprehensive information about the location and condition of natural resources and hazards within the Corvallis urban growth boundary (UGB). This information is needed by the City of Corvallis, Benton County, property owners, and the general public to make decisions about land use planning. The Natural Features Project and the associated inventories respond to the requirements of the Oregon statewide planning goals, primarily Goals 5, 6, and 7, and associated administrative rules. The Natural Features Project information will be used, in conjunction with other information and with substantial public input, to implement the Corvallis 2020 Vision Statement and the Corvallis Comprehensive Plan (1998). Both the Statewide Planning Goals and the Corvallis Comprehensive Plan direct the City to achieve a balance that provides a sufficient supply of buildable lands to meet the City's needs for housing and economic development, protects significant natural features, and reduces risks from natural hazards. The Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) has directed the City of Corvallis to complete this work within the next several years. [From the document]
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Corvallis : Local wetland inventory
(City of Corvallis (Or.), 2004-11-16) Adamus, Paul; Pacific Habitat Services; Winterbrook Planning (Firm); Ecotrust; Salix Associates; Corvallis (Or.); Wilson, Lovema
This Local Wetlands Inventory (LWI) is a part ofthe 2003 Corvallis Natural Resources Inventory. The LWI includes all wetlands within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) at least 0.5 acres in size and uses the standards and procedures of Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) 14186- 110 through 141-86-240. The LWI also includes an assessment of the quality and function of the inventoried wetlands and a determination of their significance. [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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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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Eugene : Aquatic and riparian habitat assessment for the Eugene-Springfield area
(Eugene (Or.), 2002-09-19) Eugene (Or.); Springfield (Or.); Water Work Consulting; Upstream Connection; Lane County (Or.); Lane Council of Governments (Or.); Metropolitan Wastewater Management Commission (Eugene, Or.); Springfield Utility Board; Eugene Water & Electric Board; Willamalane Park and Recreation District
The purposes of this assessment are to: inform local government staff, elected officials and interested citizens about the current condition of key aquatic and riparian indicators relative to historic conditions; assist MECT agencies with preparation of an action plan for habitat conservation, enhancement, and restoration planning for aquatic and riparian resources, and fishes listed under the federal Endangered Species Act; provide preliminary site-specific recommendations for protection, restoration, and enhancement of habitat; [and] identify key gaps in information and monitoring related to these resources. [From the Plan]
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Eugene : Goal 5 water resources conservation plan
(City of Eugene (Or.), 2005-11-15) Eugene (Or.)
Oregon’s statewide planning goals provide the framework for land use planning within the state. Statewide Planning Goal 5 requires all Oregon cities and counties “to conserve open space and protect natural and scenic resources.” The Goal itself, plus Oregon Administrative Rules establish specific procedures and criteria for Goal 5 compliance. The City of Eugene was required by the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD), through the Metropolitan periodic review work program, to address Goal 5 requirements for wetlands, riparian corridors, and wildlife habitat sites. This Plan contains several components of the City’s Goal 5 process for wetlands, riparian corridors and wildlife habitat. [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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Eugene : West Eugene wetlands plan
(City of Eugene (Or.), 2004-05) Eugene (Or.); Lane Council of Governments (Or.); Eugene (Or.). Planning and Development Dept.; Eugene (Or.). Public Works Dept.; Eugene (Or.). Financial Management Services Division; Eugene (Or.). Business Assistance Team; Eugene (Or.). Intergovernmental Relations Dept.; Lane County (Or.)
There were four major objectives of the West Eugene Wetlands Special Area Study: 1. To use the best information to help the community understand the choices available; 2. To find a balance between environmental protection and sound urban development which meets state and federal laws and regulations; 3. To provide opportunities for involvement of all interested segments of the community in Plan development; and 4. To turn a perceived "wetlands problem" into a "wetlands opportunity" for the community.... this Plan addresses wetlands and economic development as critical parts of a healthy, livable community. While the plan contains more detailed goals, policies, and recommended actions, the thrust of the Plan can be understood by reviewing the following highlights, the Wetland Designations Map (Map 3) and the Wetlands Conceptual Plan Map (Map 4). [From the Plan]
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Grants Pass : Wetland resource plan (1998)
(City of Grants Pass (Or.), 1998-01-07) Grants Pass (Or.); David Evans and Associates
[T]he plan was prepared to meet a portion of the [Oregon] Statewide Planning Goal 5: To conserve open space and protect natural resources.... Second, the plan was developed to meet specific goals of the Grants Pass community... Third, the plan was prepared as a data base for future decision making. [From the Plan]
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Hood River : Hood River Waterfront goal 5 economic, social, environmental, and energy analysis
(City of Hood River (Or.), 2005-08) Hood River (Or.)
This analysis addresses the land use consequences of protecting Goal 5 resources in the City of Hood River’s Columbia River Infill Waterfront Area or the allowance of these resources to be reduced or lost.... Objectives for the criteria were: to identify riparian corridors that provide medium or high levels of one or more riparian corridor functions; to identify riparian corridors that provide habitat for rare, threatened, endangered or sensitive species or are important fish and wildlife habitat; to minimize the [effect] of riparian corridor setbacks on property owners while still protecting riparian corridor functions. [From the Document]
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Jacksonville : Watershed forest management plan
(City of Jacksonville (Or.), 1995-09-05) Thrush, Robert L.; Jacksonville (Or.)
This management plan is designed to assist and focus activities to meet the city of Jacksonville's objectives in the management of city-owned property within the Jackson Creek watershed. It has been written to provide guidelines for a sound strategy which reflects a land stewardship ethic to integrate the management of the forest resources as a valuable legacy for present and future generations. [From the Plan]
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Jacksonville : Watershed forest management plan
(City of Jacksonville (Or.), 1995-09-05) Jacksonville (Or.)
This management plan is designed to assist and focus activities to meet the city of Jacksonville's objectives in the management of city-owned property within the Jackson Creek watershed. It has been written to provide guidelines for a sound strategy which reflects a land stewardship ethic to integrate the management of the forest resources as a valuable legacy for present and future generations. [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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Medford : Locally significant wetlands conflicting use and ESEE analysis
(City of Medford (Or.), 2003-10-31) Medford (Or.)
The Medford City Council recognized the need to identify and manage its wetlands as a result of the City’s revision of the Environmental Element of the Medford Comprehensive Plan in 2000. The Environmental Element was further refined relative to the wetland protection program early in 2003. [From the Document]
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Medford : Riparian inventory and assessment
(City of Medford (Or.), 2002-06) Medford (Or.); Wetland Consulting
The purpose of this project was to inventory riparian areas along streams in Medford and to assess riparian area functions. "Riparian areas" are defined as "the area adjacent to a stream consisting of the area of transition from the aquatic ecosystem to a terrestrial ecosystem" in Medford’s Municipal Code (Section 10.921). [From the Document]
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Portland : 2005 Portland watershed management plan (2006)
(City of Portland (Or.), 2006-03-08) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Dept. of Environmental Services; Wilson, Julie; Lessluk, Nate
The Portland Watershed Management Plan (PWMP) will guide City decisions and projects by providing a comprehensive approach to restoring watershed health. [From the Plan]
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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 : 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]
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Portland : Balch Creek watershed protection plan
(City of Portland (Or.), 1995-04-12) Portland (Or.); Portland (Or.). Bureau of Planning
This plan protects the natural resources of the Balch Creek watershed.... The purpose of the Balch Creek Watershed Protection Plan is to identify, evaluate, and protect fish and wildlife habitats, ecologically and scientifically significant natural areas, open spaces, water bodies, wetlands, and the functions and values of the watershed as a whole. The plan is written to comply with Statewide Planning Goal 5. [From the Plan] This text revises the original analysis prepared for this natural resource plan. [From the Revision]