Smith and Bybee Natural Wetlands Area - Portland, OR
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dkestrel
N 45° 37.085 W 122° 43.427
10T E 521534 N 5051651
This natural area is the largest protected wetland within an American city even though it is surrounded by port terminals, warehouses, and other commercial developments.
Waymark Code: WMKC2X
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 03/17/2014
Views: 10
Most visitors to the lakes can find beaver, river otter, black-tailed deer, osprey, bald eagles, and one of the largest remaining populations of Western painted turtles in Oregon. Access to the wildlife area is either by the Interlakes Trail - a paved, accessible trail that includes two wildlife viewing platforms - or by non-motorized boat. There is a canoe launch area as well as restrooms, interpretive displays, a covered shelter, parking for 40 cars, a bus drop-off, and public art.
In 1990, the Portland Planning Commission approved a management plan for the lakes. They determined that Smith Lake would be maintained at a fairly constant water level and developed for low-intensity water recreation, such as fishing and canoeing. Bybee Lake, on the other hand, would be allowed to rise and fall with the tides and seasons and would be kept as an environmental preserve.
Park Name: Smith and Bybee Natural Wetlands Area
Sponsoring Organization: Metro
Handicap Accessible?: Yes
Website: [Web Link]
Entrance Fee: 0.00 (listed in local currency)
List any Hides, Birding Towers, or other structures to assist in Birdwatching found at the location:
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Parking Coordinates: Not Listed
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