Clackamas Water Environment Services is taking steps to improve the environment at the 3-Creeks Protected Area. Three creeks—Mt. Scott, Phillips, and Dean—come together at this 89-acre site to form Mt. Scott Creek. This makes the area important for managing surface water, stormwater, and supporting natural habitats. Mt. Scott Creek flows into Kellogg Creek and then into the Willamette River. This natural area is next to Harmony Community Campus and the North Clackamas Aquatic Park. Clackamas Water Environment Services owns the site and operates the flood reduction facility, while the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District manage the vegetation. Urban growth has affected the area. Streams have eroded, habitats have changed, and downstream properties have flooded. This project aims to restore the floodplain, improve fish and wildlife habitats, and provide opportunities for environmental education. WES received a $620,000 grant from Metro to support the 3-Creeks Protected Area Floodplain Enhancement Project. Construction should finish by fall 2026. www.clackamas.us/wes/3-creeks Group photo celebrating the groundbreaking of the 3-Creeks Protected Area Floodplain Enhancement Project 3-Creeks Project OUR ENVIRONMENT Protecting fish, wildlife and our water 16
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