Summer is here and Metro has many exciting updates about our parks and naturals areas. Learn about our work to improve our parks, restore habitat and create healthy space for people and wildlife in this issue of Our Big Backyard.
The beloved Blue Lake Regional Park is open just in time for summer after being closed for several months. Learn about the work we did and changes you'll see at the park.
Read about the future cleanup of Willamette Cove, an area that – despite being contaminated by decades of industrialization – is planned to be turned into a nature park. Find out what it will take to make the area safe for people and animals.
One of Metro's most recent land acquisitions will be our southernmost natural area to date. Learn about the important restoration work being done at the Pudding River.
Also in this issue: learn about reducing and properly disposing of waste while enjoying your favorite summertime activities.
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