Amid an industrial and urban residential area, the 3-Creeks Protected Area forms 89 acres of natural habitat for beaver, fish, deer, otters, and more. The confluence of the three creeks, Mt. Scott, Phillips and Dean Creeks make it an important location for surface and stormwater management. Located next to Harmony Community Campus, near North Clackamas Aquatic Park, the area is owned by Clackamas Water Environment Services, which operates the existing flood reduction facility. The natural portion of the site is maintained by the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District. Community volunteers have been stewards of the site over the years, removing invasive plants, restoring native plants and volunteering at clean-up events. WES has received a grant of $620,000 from Metro for the 3-Creeks Protected Area Floodplain Enhancement Project to improve the water quality of the streams, enhance fish & wildlife habitat and conduct environmental education. WES is currently working alongside partners North Clackamas Watersheds Council and Unite Oregon to conduct focus groups and site tours to ensure the community is kept informed about the restoration efforts. Construction is anticipated to take place summer and fall of 2025. www.clackamas.us/wes/3-creeks The 3-Creeks Protected Area is next to Clackamas Community College’s Harmony Community Campus. 3-Creeks Project OUR ENVIRONMENT 3-Creeks Project Protect fish and wildlife in 89-acre natural area 16
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