In collaboration with the Trust for Public Land (TPL), the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) is considering acquiring about 10,000 acres in the Lower Deschutes River Canyon in Wasco County.
The property is known as the Lower Deschutes River Ranch. Its purchase by ODFW would add to the existing 8,000-acre Lower Deschutes Wildlife Area and create 25,000 acres of contiguous wildlife habitat and public access on the west side of the Deschutes River.
The parcel contains several key Oregon Conservation Strategy habitats, including the easternmost remnant stand of oak woodlands left in Oregon. ODFW staff are working with TPL to establish a purchase and sale agreement for ODFW to buy the land from TPL.
Funds for the purchase have been obtained through the TPL and multiple outside grant sources. ODFW would also use internal mitigation monies and other funds.
Members of the public may come to a public meeting Thursday, Feb. 26, 6 p.m., at The Dalles ODFW Screen Shop, 3561 Klindt Drive, to learn more and provide comment. Comments can also be emailed to odfw.comments@state.or.us, faxed to 541-298-4993 or mailed to ODFW, 3701 W. 13th Street, The Dalles, OR 97058.
For more information, please contact Jeremy Thompson at 541-296-4628.
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