Kidneys of the Earth
Fernhill Wetlands in Forest Grove is more that just a pretty place. It also helps purify water.
Andy’s Adventures: Birdwatching
Fox 12’s Andy Carson visits Fernhill to try his hand (wing?) at birdwatching.
The Hot New Venue for Summer Weddings – Your Local Sewage Plant
Wastewater treatment has always been hidden away, as nobody wanted to be near it. Now utility managers are inviting the community into their world by building parks, hiking trails and attractive spaces for special events.
Birds Thriving at fernhill
One of the benefits of transforming Fernhill from sewage ponds into Natural Treatment Systems is increased habitat for birds and wildlife. For the past five years, Portland Audubon has been studying how birds have responded to habitat enhancement. Read the report summary or the detailed findings to learn more.
Fern Hill Finally Gets foolproof floodgates
Fern Hill Rd regularly floods during winter season. To keep motorists from driving onto flooded roads, Washington County has installed two permanent gates that will close when the road is unsafe to pass. Thank you for following the “ROAD CLOSED” signs.