Demonstrate on the large class map how to use the student sheet to complete their map. Strategy habitats are habitats of conservation concern within oregon that provide important benefits to strategy species. The level iv ecoregion mapping began in the early 1990s with numerous statelevel. The level iv ecoregion mapping began in the early 1990s with numerous state level. Methodology for updating the strategy habitat map 4 the sage map usgs project and the r6 potential vegetation modeling project. The coast range ecoregion is a level iii ecoregion designated by the environmental protection agency epa in the u. In contrast, eastern oregon lies in the r ain shdow f tec cmu. Ecoregion download files by state region 10 ecosystems. This section provides an overview for each of oregons nine ecoregions. Willamette valley ecoregion klamath mountains ecoregion. This layer has been viewed 26279 times by 16321 users layer styles. Topography here is relatively flat, with elevations ranging from sea level to 122 m. Box 751, portland, oregon 972070751 bibliographic reference to. Level iii ecoregions of the continental united states revised may 2003 national health and environmental effects research laboratory u.
Ecoregion download files by state region 6 ecosystems. I f bv j u sepan at ion lh ehd v rm f csr l b y c,o g. Ecoregion download files by state region 5 ecosystems. Major land resource area mlra 2006 mlra geographic database, version 4. Valley ecoregion ecoregions in oregon the willamette valley ecoregion is the most urban in the state. This map depicts the 825 terrestrial ecoregions of the globe. Ecoregions of oregon color poster with map, descriptive text, summary tables, and photographs. Rohm and others, 1987, nebraska bazata, 1991, ohio larsen and others, 1986, oregon hughes and others, 1987. The geospatial enterprise office geo coordinates with government agencies to develop and manage geographic information.
Ecoregionbased mapping of military operating environments. Ecoregion download files by state region 3 ecosystems. It revises and subdivides an earlier national ecoregion map that was originally compiled at a smaller scale. To make sure you are using the most current ecoregion data, download shapefiles of ecoregions. I live in the willamette valley ecoregion ecoregions in oregon the willamette valley ecoregion is the most urban in the state. Ecoregion download files by state region 4 ecosystems. Based on ecoregions developed by the epa this map describe areas of general similarity in ecosystems and in the type, quality, and quantity of environmental resources, as well as similarity of climate that can assist oregon gardenders. The mlra geographic database is also available by state or county. State library of oregon digital collections oregon state. Press the map thumbtack icon at the top right corner of this page to see a map of the ecoregions, or visit. Environmental protection agency, epa600389060, 152p. An abstract of the thesis of oregon state university. This project was partially supported by funds from the 8usepaoffice of research and developments environmental monitoring and.
To download a pdf version of the level iv ecoregion map and legend, go to. World wildlife fund the leading organization in wildlife conservation and endangered species. The arizona ecoregion map was compiled at a scale of 1. Coast range ecoregion remap report ecological condition of streams in the coast range ecoregion of oregon and washington lillian g. Oregon color poster with map, descriptive text, summary tables, and photographs. This map depicts revisions and subdivisions of ecoregions that was compiled. It is also the fastestgrowing ecoregionit has nine of oregons ten. Ecoregionbased mapping of military operating environments robert g. Ecoregion download files by state region 10 us epa. It communicates about geographic information systems gis issues. The ecoregion covers an area of 14,900 square kilometers 5,800 sq mi, lying mostly in oregon, with a small portion lying across the columbia river in southern washington. Level iii ecoregions of the continental united states usgs. For the inland portion of the state, the strategy uses the environmental protection agencys epa level iii ecoregions, but combines the snake river plain with the northern basin and range. It is also the fastestgrowing ecoregion it has nine of oregon s ten largest cities.
Ecoregions map publications wwf world wildlife fund. This project was partially supported by funds from the 8usepaoffice of research. It will be published as a doublesided, color map poster by the u. Select a state for descriptive information about that states level iii and iv ecoregions. The following styles are associated with this data set.
Its dissected, forested mountains are more rugged than in ecoregion if and are prone to mass movement when the vegetal cover is removed. The columbia basin wildlife areas are a composition of four oregon department of fish and wildlife department managed wildlife areas located along the columbia river, in the columbia basin. Oregon conservation strategy ecoregions provide information on each of oregons nine ecoregions, which. The ecoregion map on this poster was compiled at a scale of 1. It revises and subdivides earlier level iii ecoregions that were compiled at a. This is a onepage, color world map identifying key terrestrial ecoregions. Fertile soil and abundant rainfall make the valley the most important agricultural region in the state. Maps available in pdf format level iv ecoregions of oregon poster front side 46 x 36 7. Maps available in pdf format level iii and iv ecoregions of the pacific northwest 7. This list of ecoregions in oregon provides an overview of ecoregions in the u. Each ecoregion is described in accompanying text and tables.
The oregon conservation strategy is now available in an interactive website at. Oregon conservation strategy technical supporting document. Map of ecoregions of oregon science inventory us epa. It will be published as a doublesided, color mapposter by the u. Ecoregions in oregon i live in the willamette valley ecoregion. Ecoregions are relatively large units of land containing distinct assemblages of natural communities and species, with. The purpose of this lesson is to improve and refine knowledge of oregons ecoregions. Level iii ecoregions of the continental united states. The strategy designates the nearshore ecoregion from the outer boundary of oregon s territorial sea at 3 nautical miles to the supratidal zone affected by wave spray and overwash at extreme high tides. Ecoregion download files by region ecosystems research. Additionally, each state section contains links to downloadable maps in pdf format, and files containing gis datasets shapefiles, metadata, and symbology data. There are 9 level iii ecoregions and 65 level iv ecoregions in oregon and many continue into ecologically similar parts of adjacent states bryce and others, 2003.
There are 11 strategy habitats within the oregon conservation strategy. Additionally, each state section contains links to downloadable maps in pdf format, and files containing gis datasets shapefiles. In oregon, the blue mountains ecoregion map was created through visual inspection and regrouping of several environmental covariate layers. Additionally, each state section contains links to downloadable maps in pdf format, and files containing gis datasets shapefiles, metadata. State library of oregon 250 winter st ne salem, or 97301 5033788800 library. Fish and wildlife service approved the 10year revision of the oregon conservation strategy in august 2016. Ecoregions of louisiana ecoregion maps and gis resources. Ecological condition of streams in the coast range. Some web content for level iv ecoregions is under construction. Designed as an introductory lesson, students will be.