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Enchanted Rocks Preserve

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Enchanted Rocks Preserve
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape)
Map showing the location of Enchanted Rocks Preserve
Map showing the location of Enchanted Rocks Preserve
Location of Enchanted Rocks Preserve
LocationJefferson County, Oregon
Nearest cityMitchell, Oregon
Coordinates44°46′15″N 120°23′22″W / 44.77083°N 120.38944°W / 44.77083; -120.38944
Area14,000 acres (57 km2)
Max. elevation5,048 feet (1,539 m)
Min. elevation1,400 feet (430 m)
Created2022
OperatorThe Wildlands Conservancy
WebsiteEnchanted Rocks Preserve

Enchanted Rocks Preserve is a nature preserve owned and managed by The Wildlands Conservancy, a nonprofit land conservancy. Spanning over 14,000 acres (57 km2) in Jefferson County, Oregon, northwest of Mitchell, the preserve includes a section of the National Wild and Scenic John Day River. It is part of the organization's collection of natural lands, and more preserves can be found in the list of preserves.

Recreation

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In the future, there will be hiking and fishing opportunities.

Geography

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The preserve includes 2 miles (3.2 km) of the John Day River and 17 miles (27 km) of Cherry Creek.

Flora and Fauna

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Wildlife includes Rocky Mountain elk, bald eagles, and beavers.

History

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In 2022, The Wildlands Conservancy acquired the Cherry Creek Ranch, creating the first Wildlands Conservancy preserve in Oregon.[1][2][3][4]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Plaven, George (April 21, 2022). "Conservancy purchases Oregon ranch, plans 'climate preserve'". Capital Press.
  2. ^ unknown (April 20, 2022). "Wildlands Conservancy buys 30,000-acre Jefferson County ranch for $16.5 million for new nature preserve". KTVZ news sources.
  3. ^ unknown (April 29, 2022). "Legal Ledger Brief: Conservancy purchases ranch for $16.5M". Western Livestock Journal.
  4. ^ Kruis, Pat (April 22, 2022). "New owners to make big changes at Cherry Creek Ranch". The Madras Pioneer.
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