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Wapato Marsh

Oregon Metro
Hillsboro, Oregon

Hillsboro’s Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve serves as a destination for hiking and bird-watching – and a living example of restoration. Partners are transforming 120 acres of degraded wetlands at Wapato Marsh into a healthy ecosystem. More about this project >

Use Goal: Habitat restoration
Use Type: Wetlands Restoration

Year Established: 2006-2013
Year Ended: Ongoing
Duration: Permanent

Size (acres): 10+ Acres
Initial Cost: $25,000+
Site Control: Other

Lead Organization Type: Government
Implementation Partners: Nonprofit, Private

Last updated: April 2023 – Do you have additional information about this project? Please use the share your project form » to share that information.

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