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Canyon’s Edge project proposed near Newell Creek Canyon; presenters flag brownfield cleanup and youth stream team
Summary
A project team described plans to donate six acres at the edge of Newell Creek Canyon for restoration, noted deep oil contamination requiring an EPA‑supported cleanup, and outlined an environmental-education Streamin' Team and agri-solar pilot with a 2027 cleanup target.
Rick Reynolds presented a proposed Canyon’s Edge farm and forest project near Newell Creek Canyon during public comment, describing environmental and educational goals and contamination challenges.
Reynolds said the site contains significant trash and an identified brownfield with oil contamination reaching about 12 feet in places; he said the project team is pursuing partners and EPA grant funding for cleanup and hopes to begin remediation around 2027. The presenters plan to donate roughly six acres of the property (Parcel 3) and consider a small model home and several cottages on an adjoining parcel in the future.
The project also includes the Streamin' Team, an environmental‑education youth program based at the Clackamas Community College Environmental Learning Center, which is engaged in habitat restoration. Reynolds described plans to test agri‑solar demonstration plots—growing food beneath solar arrays—and to use micro‑remediation techniques such as fungi to assist cleanup.
Commissioners acknowledged the concept but said the topic was not suited to a public‑comment slot and encouraged the presenters to schedule a longer, staff‑facilitated briefing so the commission and staff can consider detailed technical, permitting, and remediation plans.
No formal action was taken; presenters offered to provide tours and follow up with staff on next steps.
