PROJECT UPDATE
November 2021
Two reports are now available on the Basalt Creek Parkway Extension webpage. These reports will be used during the next phase of design.
Biological Resources Report summary 
No plant or animal species protected under the Endangered Species Act were found in the project area. In-water work will be restricted to July 15-Oct. 30 to limit impacts to fish. We are required to mitigate any impacts to wetlands and waters. We will replace trees and shrubs removed during construction with at least as many plants of native species. We will add about three acres of native seeds next to the roadway. 

The project area has many invasive species. We have been advised to clean plant material from equipment and limit the amount of land disturbed to reduce the spread. About four acres of treatment for weed control is expected. Full biological resources report
Noise Report summary 
This report looks at the noise impacts expected from the road extension. We use this to determine if it is feasible and reasonable to build sound walls. We use Oregon Department of Transportation guidelines. A reasonable cost per property owner is less than $25,000.

On the north side of the proposed road sound walls would cost about $267,000 per property owner. On the south side of the road it would cost $114,000 per property owner. The cost of sound walls is too high to be reasonable. Sound walls are not recommended on this project. Full noise report
Wetland Delineation Report under review
The Department of State Lands is reviewing the wetlands delineation report for the Basalt Creek Project. Wetland Delineation Report
Please contact project manager Renus Kelfkens at renus_kelfkens@co.washington.or.us or 503-846-7808, if you have any questions, comments or website issues.
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