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Backyard Habitat program celebrates 20 years and reports local environmental benefits
Summary
Program managers said the Backyard Habitat certification effort has enrolled more than 100 participants in Tualatin, certified 26 sites in 2025 and equivalent regionwide habitat equals roughly 5.3 million square feet with more than $5 million in calculated environmental benefits, according to an Earth Economics study.
A program manager for the Backyard Habitat certification program, co-managed by the Bird Alliance of Oregon and Columbia Land Trust, presented the programs 20th-anniversary report to the council on Feb. 9. The presentation summarized local participation and regional metrics compiled by…
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