Benton County Prairie Species Habitat Conservation Plan

What's New?

• View Comments Submitted Regarding September 2009 Revised Draft HCP
• September 2009 Revised Draft HCP
• Check out the December 2009 HCP Newsletter
• Learn About Upcoming HCP Events
• Information about the Fender's Blue Zones in Benton County
• View interactive Fender's Blue Zone Map

View from Fitton Green Natural Area

Project Objectives

Benton County encompasses some of the highest quality remaining prairie and oak savanna remnants in Oregon. In spring of 2006, Benton County received a grant from the US Fish and Wildlife Service to develop a Habitat Conservation Plan.  This project will allow the County to:

• Expand upon current conservation efforts by increasing restoration opportunities on County and other private lands
• Provide long-term protection of sensitive species and habitats
• Develop a more economical and ecological approach to species conservation and mitigation

The County and its citizenry are committed to creating a sustainable community for present and future residents.