Willamette Valley & Puget Trough

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Fertile valleys and population centers

Nestled between the Coast and Cascade Ranges, these valleys are home to more than two million people who enjoy the parks and green spaces that also support plants and wildlife.

Regional priorities

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    Restore the health and function of the floodplains, forests, and wetlands associated with our rivers.

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    Protect, maintain, and restore oak and prairie habitats.

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    Make urban areas more conducive to wildlife through thousands of naturescaped properties that allow pollinators, resident and migrating birds, and other wildlife to move across the landscape.

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    Build strong relationships between agriculture and conservation communities, and between people and the outdoors.

Key projects in this region