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Sauvie Island Wildlife Area
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Sauvie Island Wildlife Area
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Join us on April 24, 2010 for Wapato Weed Pull at Wapato State Access Area on Sauvie Island Rd. Time to be announced.Location
Near where the Willamette River meets the Columbia River, in Multnomah and Columbia counties about 10 miles northwest of Portland. Vicinity maps: TopoZone, USGS.
Description
The Wildlife Area, at the north end of Sauvie Island, consists of riparian areas, wetlands, pasture, and farmed grounds.
Outstanding Features
Waterfowl number reach 200,000 and shorebird numbers reach 30,000. Bald Eagles and Peregrine Falcons occur on the Wildlife Area. These wetlands also play an important role in the endangered salmonid life cycles.Links
• Summary Page of Audubon Society of Portland data in National Audubon Society database
• Sauvie Island: What to see and do
• ODFW's Visitor's Guide
• Wapato Point Count Brochure (pdf) - 45.7323 -122.8038
Join us on April 24, 2010 for Wapato Weed Pull at Wapato State Access Area on Sauvie Island Rd. Time to be announced.
Location
Near where the Willamette River meets the Columbia River, in Multnomah and Columbia counties about 10 miles northwest of Portland. Vicinity maps: TopoZone, USGS.
Description
The Wildlife Area, at the north end of Sauvie Island, consists of riparian areas, wetlands, pasture, and farmed grounds.
Outstanding Features
Waterfowl number reach 200,000 and shorebird numbers reach 30,000. Bald Eagles and Peregrine Falcons occur on the Wildlife Area. These wetlands also play an important role in the endangered salmonid life cycles.
Links
• Summary Page of Audubon Society of Portland data in National Audubon Society database
• Sauvie Island: What to see and do
• ODFW's Visitor's Guide
• Wapato Point Count Brochure (pdf)
