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Prairie Conservation Strategy
A Framework for Conservation of Native Prairie Species
The Benton County Prairie Conservation Strategy was developed to educate citizens and land managers about at-risk habitat and species in Benton County, and to provide voluntary long-term strategies for conservation on both public and private lands.
Download the 2009 Draft Prairie Conservation Strategy [8.89 MB PDF]
The Strategy identifies prairie habitats and habitat attributes important to Benton County’s at-risk prairie species and identifies areas in the County where habitat enhancement and reintroductions would provide the most benefit to these species. In addition, the Strategy outlines how to apply the Draft USFWS Recovery Plan for Prairie Species to threatened and endangered prairie species in Benton County and addresses habitat needs for local prairie species identified in the Oregon Conservation Strategy.
The Prairie Conservation Strategy is:
- A framework for voluntary prairie conservation activities in Benton County
- Non-regulatory and non-binding
- An appendix of the Benton County Prairie Species HCP
Jackson-Frazier/Owens Farm
Calendar
| Date | Location | Local Prairie Related Events | Link |
| April 28, 2010 | Prairie species lecture, Corvallis Public library | Botanists from Institute for Applied Ecology provided info on native prairie plants and the invasive species that threaten local Natural Areas. | Native plant information handout |
| May 1 - May 9, 2010 | Natural Areas Week of Celebration | Tours of natural areas across Benton County with prairie and oak habitat | Event info |
| Date | Location | HCP Prairie Conservation Strategy Event | Link |
| 2010 | TBD | Stay tuned for the next HCP Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC) meeting date. | |
| November 3, 2009 | -- | The HCP Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC), along with interested members of the public, will meet to review comments on the combined HCP/Prairie Conservation Strategy. | Info |
| September 16, 2009 | -- | Public meeting to hear comments on the combined HCP and Prairie Conservation Strategy. | Info |
| August 20, 2009 | -- | The HCP Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC), along with interested members of the public, will meet to provide input on the combined HCP/Prairie Conservation Strategy. | Info |
| July 1, 2009 | -- | The HCP Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC), along with public land managers and interested members of the public, will meet to provide input on Strategy development. | Info |
| June 2009 | -- | Benton County Prairie Conservation Survey | Survey Results |
| May 28, 2009 | -- | Prairie Conservation Strategy public workshop event. Everyone is welcome to attend to learn about and contribute to the Strategy. | |
| April 23, 2009 | -- | The HCP Technical Advisory Committee and interested members of the public will provide advice on habitat requirements of the Strategy species. | Info |
| April 2, 2009 | -- | The HCP Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC), along with members of the public, will refine the goals and provide input on how the Strategy can meet the needs of diverse land management groups. | Info |
| March 3, 2008 | -- | The HCP Stakeholder Advisory Committee (SAC), along with members of the public, will outline the goals and objectives of the Strategy and species. | Info |
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