Headwaters of the Refuge
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Where is the Headwaters of the Refuge?
The headwaters of the Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge can be found near Sherwood. There are three main watersheds that contribute water to the Refuge: Chicken Creek, Cedar Creek and Rock Creek. All of these creeks trend northward through Sherwood and into the Refuge, which lies on the banks of the Tualatin River. You may visit the Refuge at 19255 SW Pacific Highway (Highway 99W), Sherwood, OR 97140, please click here for further directions.
Why conserve this land?
The lands in these watersheds are important to conserve because of their water quality contribution to the Refuge. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is restoring native habitats for songbirds, waterfowl and fish on the Refuge. These habitats depend on good water quality from the surrounding creeks.
Keeping these creeks healthy is also important because they flow through the Sherwood community and help provide clean air, clean water and nature close to home for the people of Sherwood and surrounding areas.
Our Accomplishments
Three Rivers worked with our partner Raindrops to Refuge to:
- Develop a conservation plan for the area. This plan helps identify key areas to conserve.
- Hold conservation workshops for private landowners to learn more about conservation options.
Next Steps
Three Rivers will continue to work with interested landowners in these areas to establish conservation agreements.