Next Meeting
Tuesday, April 8th
Note new meeting time!
6:30 – 7:30 pm
Link to join this virtual meeting on Zoom can be found in the Agenda. Meetings are open to the public. Everyone is welcome.
A Conversation with Mitch Bixby about Invasive Plants
Mitch Bixby is a long-time employee with City of Portland’s Bureau of Environmental Services (BES). He is the Early Detection/Rapid Response (EDRR) field specialist, with a particular focus on heading off new-to-Portland plant species that may be invasive. Every Spring Mitch works on controlling Garlic Mustard in many SW neighborhoods including Arnold Creek.
Mitch will give us an overview of the EDRR program and explain why some invasive plants like Garlic Mustard are on the list and why some others, like Ivy, are not. Mitch will also answer any questions about invasive plants, so if you need help with identification, or if you are looking for tips on control strategies, or if you want to learn more about what the City is doing, please zoom into our April meeting.
SW Boones Ferry Rd Walkway
Southwest in Motion (SWIM) Project BP-40 Boones Ferry Walkway will improve pedestrian safety along SW Boones Ferry Rd, between SW Orchard Hill Rd and our local grocery and shopping center Oswego Towne Square.
The project is in the construction phase. The construction will take place from March – May 2025.
View Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) project website.
The safe shoulder will be approximately 730 ft in length and 5 ft in width. PBOT will install concrete separators to protect the walkway where possible, while accommodating for driveways and bus stops, approximately 425 ft in length. PBOT decided to update the design after hearing feedback from the Arnold Creek Neighborhood Assocation to include shoulder widening and extend the path north on SW Orchard Hill Rd. Image from PBOT website.
Tryon CreekHighway 43 Culvert Replacement Project
Environmental Services, which manages wastewater and stormwater to protect human health and the environment, is working with the US Army Corps of Engineers to replace an undersized culvert that carries Tryon Creek under Highway 43. This project will reopen the creek to salmon and other fish species.
Project Area
The project is located where Tryon Creek passes under Highway 43 near Tryon Cove Park in Lake Oswego.
Image from Environmental Services website.
Volunteer
Help manage the ACNA Facebook page. Connect and engage Arnold Creek neighbors. Create a sense of community and belonging. Commitment is approximately an hour per month. Email president@arnoldcreek.org.