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2026-07-23T20:21:05Z

Short Documentary on the Project by Danielle Hinz

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	Existing in a riparian zone along Stephens Creek, a significant tributary to the Willamette River, Fringecup Landing represents a key restoration opportunity for the health of beavers and salmon in the area.		Existing in a riparian zone along Stephens Creek, a significant tributary to the Willamette River, Fringecup Landing represents a key restoration opportunity for the health of beavers and salmon in the area.

	[https://youtu.be/DI_GQ4VbxlM Click here] to watch a three-minute documentary about the project.		'''[https://youtu.be/DI_GQ4VbxlM Click here] to watch a three-minute documentary about the project.'''

	== Interactive Map ==		== Interactive Map ==

Avltavin at 18:52, 23 July 2026

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Recent Updates

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	== Recent Updates ==		== Recent Updates ==
	'''There's an upcoming land-tending event every second Saturday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.''' The nearest address is 7730 SW 4th Ave. in Portland, OR, and we will be meeting at the top of the stairs. Please bring shovel, clippers, watertight shoes, and gloves if you have them!
			=== '''There's an upcoming land-tending event every second Saturday from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.''' ===
			The nearest address is 7730 SW 4th Ave. in Portland, OR, and we will be meeting at the top of the stairs. Please bring shovel, clippers, watertight shoes, and gloves if you have them!

	For more information about past events and how they went, please [[Stephens Creek Updates\|visit here.]]		For more information about past events and how they went, please [[Stephens Creek Updates\|visit here.]]

Avltavin at 22:12, 25 February 2026

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	[https://youtu.be/DI_GQ4VbxlM Click here] to watch a three-minute documentary about the project.		[https://youtu.be/DI_GQ4VbxlM Click here] to watch a three-minute documentary about the project.

			== Interactive Map ==
			If you'd like to play with an interactive map of the project and the surrounding area, [https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?hl=en&mid=16KXgJnVJzGzSoXBUTu5vFqoXSnRegYs&ll=45.469670154534995%2C-122.68482992207562&z=18 click here.]

	== Background ==		== Background ==
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	==== Water Health & Safety ====		==== Water Health & Safety ====
	There are 5+ stormwater drains that run directly into the creek in this ODOT area. These pipes transfer run-off from the street, which is known to include microplastics, heavy metals, and automotive chemicals from the street. No water testing has been done yet. If you would like to help us with water testing, please contact '''~~regen.willamette~~@~~protonmail~~.com.'''		There are 5+ stormwater drains that run directly into the creek in this ODOT area. These pipes transfer run-off from the street, which is known to include microplastics, heavy metals, and automotive chemicals from the street. No water testing has been done yet. If you would like to help us with water testing, please contact '''avltavin@gmail.com.'''

	Additionally, there are several drainage holes that pour water directly from the freeway on-ramp down onto the walking path.		Additionally, there are several drainage holes that pour water directly from the freeway on-ramp down onto the walking path.
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	Unfortunately, there is not a lot of information available online on how to adopt a landscape or which landscapes are available through ODOT (Oregon Department of Transportation). The best thing to do is to reach out to '''d2bup@odot.oregon.gov''' and ask. You can also go to [https://www.portlandmaps.com/ Portland Maps] to get information about which public entity might own the land you want to work on.		Unfortunately, there is not a lot of information available online on how to adopt a landscape or which landscapes are available through ODOT (Oregon Department of Transportation). The best thing to do is to reach out to '''d2bup@odot.oregon.gov''' and ask. You can also go to [https://www.portlandmaps.com/ Portland Maps] to get information about which public entity might own the land you want to work on.

	For the Stephens Creek riparian area, we worked with ODOT to adopt the landscape. The worksite is technically listed as being associated with the land to the right of Northbound I-5 between mile marker 4.34 and 4.53, under the Terwilliger on-ramp.		For the Stephens Creek riparian area, we worked with ODOT to adopt the landscape. The worksite is technically listed as being associated with the land to the right of Northbound I-5 and OR99-W between mile marker 4.34 and 4.76, under the Terwilliger on-ramp.

	Per the agreement with ODOT, [[Northern Willamette Valley\|Regenerate Northern Willamette Valley]] must pickup trash in the area at least four times per year and pull invasive species at least twice per year. Currently, we plan to offer a land-tending gathering to the community once per month, typically on the last Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. See our [[Stephens Creek Work Tracker\|work tracker]], or contact '''~~regen.willamette~~@~~protonmail~~.com''' for more information.		Per the agreement with ODOT, [[Northern Willamette Valley\|Regenerate Northern Willamette Valley]] must pickup trash in the area at least four times per year and pull invasive species at least twice per year. Currently, we plan to offer a land-tending gathering to the community once per month, typically on the last Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. See our [[Stephens Creek Work Tracker\|work tracker]], or contact '''avltavin@gmail.com''' for more information.

	== Partnerships ==		== Partnerships ==

Avltavin at 21:56, 25 February 2026

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	== Short Documentary on the Project by Danielle Hinz ==		== Short Documentary on the Project by Danielle Hinz ==
			[[File:Restoring a Roadside Landscape (1).png\|left\|thumb]]
			A local community group has adopted a ten-acre stretch of Oregon State land (owned by the Oregon Department of Transportation) through the Adopt-a-Highway program. We are calling this area under I-5 Fringecup Landing as there are native fringecup plants in the area.

	Click here to watch a three-minute documentary about the project.		Existing in a riparian zone along Stephens Creek, a significant tributary to the Willamette River, Fringecup Landing represents a key restoration opportunity for the health of beavers and salmon in the area.

			[https://youtu.be/DI_GQ4VbxlM Click here] to watch a three-minute documentary about the project.

	== Background ==		== Background ==
	[[File:20250124 135834.jpg\|thumb\|Stephens Creek, Willamette River Watershed, "Portland, OR"]]		[[File:20250124 135834.jpg\|thumb\|Stephens Creek, Willamette River Watershed, "Portland, OR"]]
	[https://youtu.be/boaKUd9MubU?si=bykVz2VHuGCQakN3 Here's a video about this project and how it came to be.]		[https://youtu.be/boaKUd9MubU?si=bykVz2VHuGCQakN3 Here's a longer video about this project and how it came to be.]

	Stephens Creek is a tributary that flows year-round toward the [[Willamette River]]. The headwaters begin up near the [https://www.oregonjcc.org/ Mittleman Jewish Community Center.] The creek then flows down through the [https://www.portland.gov/parks/stephens-creek-nature-park Stephens Creek Nature Park], through an Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) riparian area, through land "owned" by Portland Metro, and then down toward the Willamette River.		Stephens Creek is a tributary that flows year-round toward the [[Willamette River]]. The headwaters begin up near the [https://www.oregonjcc.org/ Mittleman Jewish Community Center.] The creek then flows down through the [https://www.portland.gov/parks/stephens-creek-nature-park Stephens Creek Nature Park], through an Oregon Department of Transportation (ODOT) riparian area, through land "owned" by Portland Metro, and then down toward the Willamette River.

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	== Short Documentary on the Project by Danielle Hinz ==		== Short Documentary on the Project by Danielle Hinz ==

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Avltavin: /* Short Documentary on the Project by Danielle Hinz */

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Short Documentary on the Project by Danielle Hinz

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Avltavin: /* Short Documentary on the Project by Danielle Hinz */

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Short Documentary on the Project by Danielle Hinz

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	== Short Documentary on the Project by Danielle Hinz ==		== Short Documentary on the Project by Danielle Hinz ==

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Avltavin at 21:48, 25 February 2026

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	==== Future Planting Plan ====		==== Future Planting Plan ====
	Through ODOT, we are approved to plant red alder, white alder, Oregon white oak, western red cedar, vine maples, serviceberry, salal berry, flowering red currant, tall Oregon grape, cattail, and bearberry honeysuckle. We plan to work with local plant nursery co-ops such as [https://symbiop.com/ SymbiOp] to collect these plants and put them in the ground in ~~Fall 2025~~. Additionally, we plan to propagate the native shrubs listed to improve diversity in the area and overtake the invasive plants. We hope to have success seeding some native grasses that thrive in shady environments.		Through ODOT, we are approved to plant red alder, white alder, Oregon white oak, western red cedar, vine maples, serviceberry, salal berry, flowering red currant, tall Oregon grape, cattail, and bearberry honeysuckle. We plan to work with local plant nursery co-ops such as [https://symbiop.com/ SymbiOp] to collect these plants and put them in the ground in the fall. Additionally, we plan to propagate the native shrubs listed to improve diversity in the area and overtake the invasive plants. We hope to have success seeding some native grasses that thrive in shady environments.

	== Neighborhood Value ==		== Neighborhood Value ==
	This section of Stephens Creek is followed by an ODOT access road (gravel/dirt) that comes in from Custer St. Later, this section was adapted as part of [https://swtrails.org/trails/ SW Trails] #4. There is a bench along the stairs down to the area and a small amount of creek access at the end of the ODOT fence (near Custer St.). Many neighbors live along the top of the riparian area and are invested in the space.		This section of Stephens Creek is followed by an ODOT access road (gravel/dirt) that comes in from Custer St. Later, this section was adapted as part of [https://swtrails.org/trails/ SW Trails] #4. There is a bench along the stairs down to the area and a small amount of creek access at the end of the ODOT fence (near Custer St.). Many neighbors live along the top of the riparian area and are invested in the space.

	Additionally, as the area is close to Trimet Bus Line #12, there is a fair amount of foot traffic. This is also a good route from SW 4th Ave. toward Fulton Community Garden. There are occasionally ~~houseless~~ neighbors who seek shelter from the elements in this location, and we do everything we can to be respectful of their space while tending the land.		Additionally, as the area is close to Trimet Bus Line #12, there is a fair amount of foot traffic. This is also a good route from SW 4th Ave. toward Fulton Community Garden and the only walking access between South Burlingame and South Portland neighborhoods that avoids Barbur Blvd. There are occasionally unhoused neighbors who seek shelter from the elements in this location, and we do everything we can to be respectful of their space and connect them to resources while tending the land.

	Many neighbors also bring compost and leaf material to this location to nourish the soil when they have a surplus.		Many neighbors also bring compost and leaf material to this location to nourish the soil when they have a surplus.
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	For the Stephens Creek riparian area, we worked with ODOT to adopt the landscape. The worksite is technically listed as being associated with the land to the right of Northbound I-5 and OR99-W between mile marker 4.34 and 4.76, under the Terwilliger on-ramp.		For the Stephens Creek riparian area, we worked with ODOT to adopt the landscape. The worksite is technically listed as being associated with the land to the right of Northbound I-5 and OR99-W between mile marker 4.34 and 4.76, under the Terwilliger on-ramp.

	Per the agreement with ODOT, [[Northern Willamette Valley\|Regenerate Northern Willamette Valley]] must pickup trash in the area at least four times per year and pull invasive species at least twice per year. Currently, we ~~plan to~~ offer a land-tending gathering to the community once per month, typically on the ~~last~~ Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. See our [[Stephens Creek Work Tracker\|work tracker]], or contact '''avltavin@gmail.com''' for more information.		Per the agreement with ODOT, [[Northern Willamette Valley\|Regenerate Northern Willamette Valley]] must pickup trash in the area at least four times per year and pull invasive species at least twice per year. Currently, we offer a land-tending gathering to the community once per month, typically on the second Saturday of the month from 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. See our [[Stephens Creek Work Tracker\|work tracker]], or contact '''avltavin@gmail.com''' for more information.

	== Partnerships ==		== Partnerships ==
	We are currently in partnership with [https://www.westsidewatersheds.org/ Westside Watersheds], a City-funded community resource to help small landscape groups develop stormwater gardens and do watershed cleanups. They have allowed us to borrow tools and have given us a stipend to purchase native plants from local plant nursery co-ops.		We are currently in partnership with [https://www.westsidewatersheds.org/ Westside Watersheds], a City-funded community resource to help small landscape groups develop stormwater gardens and do watershed cleanups. They have allowed us to borrow tools and have given us a stipend to purchase native plants from local plant nursery co-ops.

	Additionally, we are supported by the [https://southburlingamena.org/ South Burlingame Neighborhood Association] and the South Burlingame [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams Neighborhood Emergency Team] (SBNET), who have both supplied volunteer labor. Some community members from the mutual aid group, [https://pdx.community/data/organizations/alphabetical/ Community Unconditionally Taking care of Each other] (C.U.T.E.), have supported this project and outreach to ~~houseless~~ neighbors.		Additionally, we are supported by the [https://southburlingamena.org/ South Burlingame Neighborhood Association] and the South Burlingame [https://www.portland.gov/pbem/neighborhood-emergency-teams Neighborhood Emergency Team] (SBNET), who have both supplied volunteer labor. Some community members from the mutual aid group, [https://pdx.community/data/organizations/alphabetical/ Community Unconditionally Taking care of Each other] (C.U.T.E.) and [https://www.instagram.com/swoutreach_pdx/ SW Outreach] have supported this project and outreach to unhoused neighbors.

	We ~~are currently in the process of applying~~ for ~~grants through the [https://www.portland.gov/bps/cleanenergy/mini-grants Portland Clean Energy Fund] as well as the~~ [https://~~www.portlandpf~~.org/~~grants-program Portland Parks Foundation~~].		We were selected as recipients for native pollinator plants from [https://xerces.org/ Xerces Society] for planting in Fall 2026.