Willamette Valley Synthesis Conservation Opportunity Areas (version 2.0)

Jul 2, 2014
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The Nature Conservancy has worked with government agencies and non-profit partners to produce this synthesis of the major Willamette Basin conservation planning efforts. The primary goals of the Synthesis Project are to delineate priority terrestrial and freshwater sites where investment in conservation or restoration would best contribute to (1) the health of historically significant and functional habitats, (2) the survival or recovery of imperiled plants and wildlife dependent on those habitats, (3) improved floodplain connectedness to benefit water quality for aquatic biodiversity and (4) overall watershed health.

This version represents additions to the COA network that were brought forward by partners during the 2012 update process. Additionally, many topology errors have been repaired, and boundaries have been modified slightly to better reflect current landuses.

The full Willamette Valley Synthesis dataset, which includes priority rivers, a synthesized vegetation layer, and supplemental tables,  can be downloaded here: https://s3-us-west-1.amazonaws.com/orfo/WV/Synth_V2_DataPackage.zip
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The Nature Conservancy of Oregon has worked with a great number of partners on this project. A partial list would include the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife, Defenders of Wildlife, Oregon State University, the Environmental Protection Agency, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, the Oregon Biodiversity Project, Metro, The Wetlands Conservancy, the Willamette Partnership, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Oregon Parks & Recreation Department, Oregon Watershed Enhancement Board and various Willamette Valley Watershed Councils.
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Published 2014
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Willamette Valley Synthesis, V2.0

Full documentation of methods can be found in the document titled "Synthesis of Willamette Valley Habitat Plans", available from the Oregon Field Office of The Nature Conservancy.
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The polygons in this dataset have typically been digitized at 1 : 40,000, and all reasonable efforts have been taken to ensure that the best remaining habitat, as well as good restoration sites, are incorporated into this product. However, site boundaries should be considered approximations, and site surveys should be performed by qualified individuals before any conservation activities are performed.
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The Nature Conservancy of Oregon
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The Nature Conservancy shall not be held liable for improper or incorrect use of the data described and/or contained herein. Any sale, distribution, loan, or offering for use of these digital data, in whole or in part, is prohibited without the approval of the Nature Conservancy. The use of these data to produce other GIS products and services with the intent to sell for a profit is prohibited without the written consent of the Nature Conservancy. All parties receiving these data must be informed of these restrictions. The Nature Conservancy shall be acknowledged as data contributors to any reports or other products derived from these data.
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