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Two species of turtles are native to Oregon: the western pond turtle and the western painted turtle. Both are listed as “critical” on the state's sensitive species list.

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OREGON NATIVE TURTLE FORUM HELD IN MARCH

Researchers, land managers, landowner technical support staff, conservation groups and citizen scientists met at the Oregon Zoo on March 20th to share research and population data for Oregon's two species of native turtles. They brainstormed in the afternoon on management and policy needs for protecting turtles and means of outreach to the public. READ MORE

 

  
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 The Lower Willamette Turtle Conservation Project was formed to share expertise among various organizations and agencies involved in turtle conservation and to promote appreciation and conservation of turtles by all Oregonians.
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