Bird Watching at the Vanport Wetlands

Friday, March 26: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

This presentation will included a brief discussion of The Port of Portland's mitigation management program and environmental program, some Vanport site history and habitat discussion; we will end the presentation with slides of bird species commonly seen at the Vanport Wetlands in March so the group will know what to look for. We'll point out key features of each species to help them identify the birds in the field.  After the classroom portion of the presentation, we will take a trip across the street to the wetlands for a private tour and birding.  Please dress for the weather and bring equipment if you have it.

Space is limited so pre-registration is required.

Email your name and how many people will be attending to betterliving [at] blueoceanevents.org

Larry Devroy

Natural Resources Manager II

The Port hired Larry in 2005 to oversee management of the Port’s mitigation and natural resource lands and to seek-out and develop mitigation opportunities.  Before working here, Larry was the statewide wetland mitigation and mitigation banking manager for the Oregon Department of State Lands (DSL).  He has worked in wetland-related private consulting and public regulatory positions in Florida and the Pacific Northwest since 1981.  He has a B.S. in Biology from Wayne State University (Detroit, Michigan) and a Master of Science in Marine Biology from Jacksonville State University (Jacksonville, Alabama). 

Carrie Butler

Environmental Specialist II

Carrie began working for the Port’s mitigation group as an intern in 1997 and was hired as a full-time field technician in 1999. She acquired her B.S. in Environmental Studies with a minor in Biology in the spring of 2007 from PSU.  In her current position, Carrie conducts wildlife, hydrology and vegetation monitoring and manages site maintenance at 19 mitigation sites and natural areas.  Her other responsibilities include identification and implementation of habitat enhancement opportunities and documentation of mitigation program activities.