Sandy River Delta National Scenic Area UV141 UV142

Columbia River Gorge Washington Sandy River Delta National Scenic Area UV141 UV142

Sandy River Delta

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§¨¦84 Oregon UV35 The Sandy River Delta's wetlands have been restored in areas £¤197 where the hydrology was appropriate for wetland development- mainly the southern portions, near I-84. Wetlands offer important open water habitat for wetland birds, beavers and other wildlife. UV224 UV211 £¤26 Future restoration activities will continue to enhance vegetation # in and around the wetlands.

# Altered by human activity over the years, the Forest Service acquired this site to restore the # land to it's natural appearance and function. Why does my dog have to be on a leash # Restoration of the delta to support and enhance fish and wildlife use has taken place over the on the Confluence Trail and parking area? last fifteen years. Restored habitat is home to Bird The Confluence Trail was designed to be an # ÚBlind many neo-tropical birds during their migration as accessible trail for everyone. Therefore, a leash # # ## # well as a variety of waterfowl. law is required for the ConfluenceTrail and the parking lot. Please follow the rules, even if other visitors are not. & Horse Hitching There is a $100 fine for dogs off leash in developed areas Post (Parking lot and Confluence Trail) 36 CFR 261.16(j). Planting willows and wetland flowers illustrates the continuing efforts to restore and enhance the delta's native # habitats. One of the most difficult problems is controlling # invasive grasses. Reed canary grass continues to invade Trail Distances from the Parking Lot wetland habitat; every year managers work to control it and other invasive plants. Boundary Trail - 1-1/2 Miles Confluence Trail - 1-1/4 Miles el Trail Meadow Trail - 2 Miles hann ld C # Meadow Road - 1/2 Mile O # rail il ú Ranch Dike Trail - 1-1/4 Miles Dike T ra Ranch T Old Channel Trail - 3/4 Miles w o oad d 0 0.25 0.5 Miles Meadow R !5 a Seasonal Pond e M # il # ra T c e n l e ai Legend u Tr fl ry Ú BirdBlind on a C nd # ú Gates ou #

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