[obol] River View Natural Area Open House - TUESDAY

From: Jay Withgott <withgott@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Portland-area Birds Birds <portland-area-birds@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 19:14:40 -0800
For any birders with an interest in the Natural Areas of Portland's parks, 
there is a community open house tomorrow (Tuesday) evening regarding the River 
View Natural Area, the newly acquired parkland adjacent to the River View 
Cemetery near Lewis & Clark College.  This is a large forested parcel whose 
management will have repercussions for habitat and birdlife in SW Portland and 
the region.  The open house is to share information with the public about plans 
for its management, and to hear feedback from the public about how they want it 
managed.  A second open house will be held in March. As a project advisory 
committee member, I will be a voice for the birds, but they can always use more.

Info on the Tue. event is below.   Further info is here:  
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/62001

Jay Withgott


Begin forwarded message:

> You’re Invited to the River View Natural Area Management Plan Open House!
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> When: Tuesday, November 12 – 5:30pm-7:30pm
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> Where: PDX Church, 125 SW Miles Pl, Portland, OR 97219
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> We will bring the natural area to you – come view displays and maps to better 
> understand the wildlife, watershed, and recreational opportunities at this 
> unique 146-acre natural area. Discover why this site was identified as a high 
> priority for ecological preservation, and learn more about the planning 
> process.
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> Project staff and public advisory committee members will be on-hand to answer 
> questions and hear from you.
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> OPEN HOUSE LOCATION:
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> The PDX Church is located off of SW Barbur near the Fulton Park Community 
> Center. Parking is available in the Church’s lot. TriMet bus lines #1, 12, 
> and 38 stop nearby, and the Church entrance is accessible via a ramp. Please 
> contact Maija Spencer at (503)823-7720 or maija.spencer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> for additional accommodations or questions.
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> GET INVOLVED!
> 
> Riverview Natural Area Volunteer Event - Saturday November 16, 9:00 AM- noon
> 
> Join PP&R for a restoration event at Riverview Natural Area. Help restore 
> this natural area by planting native plants. Please dress for the weather, 
> wear close-toed shoes, bring a water bottle, and be ready to get dirty! 
> Tools, gloves, and snacks will be provided. This event is family friendly; 
> however, children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. 
> Registration is required: please contact Mary Verrilli at 
> mary.verrilli@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx or 503-823-9423 to register and for more 
> information about getting involved in ongoing maintenance and ecological 
> restoration of River View Natural Area.
> 
> PROJECT BACKGROUND
> The River View Natural Area (RVNA) is a 146-acre forested parcel connecting 
> Forest Park to the north, Tryon State Natural Area to the south and the 
> Willamette River to the east. It is nested between SW Macadam Avenue and SW 
> Terwilliger Boulevard in southwest Portland. The RVNA has significant 
> ecological value – 7 streams, 130 plant species, 31 mammal species, and 74 
> avian species have been documented at this site. It comprises about half of 
> the forest canopy in the 350-acre River View Subwatershed of the Lower 
> Willamette Watershed.
> 
> Under private ownership until 2011, the RVNA was logged in the 1800’s and 
> 1950’s and subjected to vegetative neglect over the next 60 years. In July of 
> 2011, the City of Portland, in partnership with Metro and Trust for Public 
> Land, acquired the property. It is one of the largest single natural area 
> acquisitions in the City’s history. PP&R is working with a consultant team, a 
> technical advisory committee, and a project advisory committee to create a 
> Management Plan that will protect and enhance the natural resources of the 
> RVNA. More information at www.portlandoregon.gov/parks/riverview
> 
> PROJECT SCHEDULE
> November 12, 2013: Open House – 5:30-7:30pm – PDX Church, 125 SW Miles St
> November 16, 2013: Volunteer Restoration Event – 9:00am-Noon - Registration 
> is required: please contact Mary Verrilli at mary.verrilli@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 
> or 503-823-9423 to register and for more information.
> January 7, 2014: Public Advisory Committee meeting – 5:30-7:30pm, Gregg 
> Pavilion, Lewis & Clark College (Open to the public)
> March 2014: Community Meeting / Review of Draft Plan
> June 2014: Final Plan presented to City Council
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[obol] River View Natural Area Open House - TUESDAY

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