Project Objectives

Benton County encompasses some of the highest quality remaining prairie and oak savanna remnants in Oregon. In spring of 2006, Benton County received a grant from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to develop a Habitat Conservation Plan.  This project will allow the County to:

• expand upon current conservation efforts by increasing restoration opportunities on County and other private lands
• provide long-term protection of sensitive species and habitats
• develop a more economical and ecological approach to species conservation and mitigation

The County and its citizenry are committed to creating a sustainable community for present and future residents.

 The Institute for Applied Ecology has been contracted by Benton County to assist with development of the HCP.

 For more information visit Benton County Prairie Species HCP