Chehalem Historic Greenway Trail
$500,000

This earmark request is for the 2010 fiscal year.

Sen. Ron Wyden (OR) requests $500,000 for:
Chehalem Park and Recreation District, Newberg and Dundee, OR
OR

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Summary

This project will provide funds for the planning, design and construction of a 29.7 - mile historic greenway trail connecting the cities of Dundee and Newberg, OR, with a trail along the Willamette River. The historic greenway trail will serve pedestrians, bicyclists, hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians, and will connect numerous historical areas and natural areas. Primary trails run along major greenways: Willamette River; Hess Creek; Springbrook Creek; and Chehalem Creek. The new trail system will eventually connect to the regional trail systems that run along the Willamette River from the Portland area via Champoeg Park and from Willsonville to Corvallis. It will also connect to the trail system that runs from Portland to the coast via Forest Grove, Hillsboro, and Beaverton. The overall project also includes restoration of greenways, invasive species eradication, restoration of native vegetation, water quality improvements, and improvements to benefit native fish and other species. Additional benefits will be an increase in tourism and economic development, safe routes for children to get to and from schools, and improved health through access to recreational facilities.

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