JACKSON BOTTOM WETLANDS PRESERVE

What JACKSON BOTTOM WETLANDS PRESERVE does

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (Tax ID 31-1600186) founded in 1997 that operates a 635-acre wildlife preserve within the city limits of Hillsboro, Oregon. The preserve serves as a public natural area for passive recreation — hiking, bird watching, wildlife viewing, and photography — and as a hub for environmental and science education for schools and community groups. Core offerings include public trails open daily from sunrise to sunset, the Wetlands Nature Center open Monday through Saturday, formal education programs, facility rentals, and ongoing wetland restoration projects. Since 1990, more than 200 species of birds have been documented, and over 150 species are sighted annually, including Bald Eagles, Herons, and migratory waterfowl.

The organization operates in formal partnership with the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department, which manages the preserve's day-to-day operations, while the nonprofit Board focuses on fundraising, advocacy, and educational programming. The nonprofit's revenue model is donation-driven: it accepts contributions via PayPal on its website and by mail, secures grants and estate gifts, charges a $2 suggested donation for visitors age 10 and up, and earns rental income from preserve facilities. Major past fundraising includes a $2.5 million capital campaign completed in September 2003 to build the Wetlands Education Center, and ongoing grant-funded restoration projects including the 2011 Bobcat Marsh project (with Port of Portland, ODOT, and Clean Water Services) and the Wapato Marsh restoration with Ducks Unlimited.

The preserve's stakeholder network spans multiple government agencies (Metro, Oregon Department of Fish & Wildlife, Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation District, Tualatin River Watershed Council), environmental nonprofits (Ducks Unlimited, Friends of Trees, SOLVE, Tualatin Riverkeepers), and corporate sponsors (PGE, Intel, REI, Waste Management). Governance is provided by a Board of Directors chaired by Lacey Townsend, with representation from the City of Hillsboro and Clean Water Services. The organization maintains a five-employee staff, and its primary distribution channel is direct public access to the physical preserve, complemented by digital content marketing through Facebook, Flickr, YouTube, and its website.

Name

JACKSON BOTTOM WETLANDS PRESERVE

Legal name

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve

Website

https://jacksonbottom.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 635-acre public wildlife preserve in Hillsboro, Oregon, serving general visitors, schools, and community groups through trails, nature education, wetland restoration, and donation-supported programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Wildlife Conservation & Environmental Education

NAICS

Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions (71219), Administration of Conservation Programs (92412)

akta.pro primary industry

Land Trusts & Protected Areas (BPAGAGAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Protected Areas Administration (BPAIAMAH), Conservation, Restoration & Biodiversity Services (Habitat, Wetlands, Riparian) (IMAMAJAH), Wetland, Riparian & Buffer Services (within forest landscapes) (AFAMAMAI)

Keywords

• Wetland preservation
• Environmental education
• Wildlife conservation
• Nature center
• Habitat restoration

Headquarters

HQ city

Hillsboro

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The nonprofit accepts donations via PayPal on their website and by mail. Donations support wetland restoration and education programs. They are a 501(c)3 organization with tax identification number 31-1600186.
2. Facilities Rental: Facilities at the preserve are available to rent for events and gatherings.
3. Grants and Estate Giving: The organization accepts scholarships, pledges, grants, and estate giving options through phone inquiries.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 635-acre urban wildlife preserve in Hillsboro, Oregon, offering free public access to hiking trails, a Wetlands Nature Center, bird watching, school and group environmental education programs, and event facility rentals. The organization delivers wetland restoration, ecosystem stewardship, and science/environmental education in partnership with the City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Department, funded by donations, grants, sponsorships, and rentals.

Product overview

Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve operates as a single, unified offering—a 635-acre wildlife preserve combining public access trails, the Wetlands Nature Center, and education programs. The Preserve serves as the core product, with supporting services including Bird Watching activities, Education Programs for schools and groups, a Donation Platform for charitable contributions, and Facility Rentals. These elements work together to fulfill the organization's mission of connecting water, wildlife, and people through environmental conservation and education.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jackson Bottom Wetlands Preserve A 635-acre wildlife preserve located within the city limits of Hillsboro, Oregon, offering public trails, environmental education, and wildlife viewing experiences to individuals, families, and community groups.
• Wetlands Nature Center An education center open to the public Monday through Saturday (10am-4pm) offering nature interpretation, exhibits, and educational resources about wetland ecosystems to general visitors and school groups.
• Public Trails

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 180 acres of degraded wetlands restored into functioning floodplain habitat
• +3 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major, minor and core.

• MetromajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government agency that provides grants for land use and conservation projects. Metro grant funds utilized to manage vegetation and expand ash forest wetland and oak savannah areas.
• Port of PortlandmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with Jackson Bottom on Bobcat Marsh wetland mitigation project including excavation, habitat grading, and road work.
• ODOT (Oregon Department of Transportation)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on Bobcat Marsh wetland mitigation project at the north end of the Preserve.
• Clean Water ServicesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered on Bobcat Marsh wetland mitigation project. Provides operational support. Board member (Ely O'Connor) represents Clean Water Services.
• Ducks UnlimitedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered to restore or create 55-79 acres of wetland habitat in the northeast area of the Preserve through Wapato Marsh restoration project.
• PGE (Portland General Electric)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-time sponsor supporting the preserve's operations and programs.
• IntelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-time corporate sponsor of the preserve.
• REI (Recreational Equipment, Inc.)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-time sponsor supporting outdoor recreation and conservation.
• Waste ManagementminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-time sponsor of the preserve.
• Oregon Department of Fish & WildlifemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for wildlife management and conservation. Also provides Restoration & Enhancement funding.
• Tualatin Soil and Water Conservation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal conservation district partner supporting soil and water conservation efforts.
• Tualatin River Watershed CouncilminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWatershed council partner focused on Tualatin River watershed health.
• Tualatin RiverkeepersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization partner focused on river protection and advocacy.
• Friends of TreesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTree-planting nonprofit partner that supports urban reforestation efforts.
• SOLVEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOregon environmental organization partner for volunteer restoration projects.
• Hillsboro Chamber of CommerceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal business organization that supports the preserve as a community asset.
• Washington County Visitors AssociationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTourism organization promoting visitor attractions in Washington County, Oregon.
• City of Hillsboro Parks & Recreation DepartmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary operating partner that manages the preserve. Board works in partnership with the City department dedicated to promoting wetlands restoration and supporting educational, interpretive, and recreational programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Regional players

• Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge: Pacific Northwest wildlife refuge offering public trails, wildlife observation, and environmental education—similar preserve offerings with comparable wetland and wildlife focus across the region.
• Hoyt Arboretum: Portland-area arboretum offering public trails, curated plant collections, and environmental education—a comparable public nature preserve and education programming model in the same region.

Broad incumbents

• Trust for Public Land: National nonprofit that creates parks and protects land for public use—operates at much larger scale but is a comparable land-protection and public-access model.
• Ducks Unlimited: National wetlands and waterfowl conservation nonprofit already partnered with Jackson Bottom on the Wapato Marsh project—comparable wetland mission at vastly greater scale.
• The Nature Conservancy (Oregon): National conservation nonprofit with Oregon-focused land protection, restoration, and science programs—a much larger established player operating in the same conservation space.
• Columbia Land Trust: Pacific Northwest land trust conserving natural areas, working lands, and habitat in the Columbia River region—comparable land-protection nonprofit with conservation easement focus.

Direct peers

• Forest Park Conservancy: Portland-area nonprofit supporting a large urban natural area with public access, restoration, and education programs—a comparable nonprofit preserve model and visitor offerings in the same metro area.
• The Wetlands Conservancy: Oregon-based nonprofit specifically focused on wetlands conservation, acquisition, and restoration—directly comparable in mission, regional focus, and nonprofit structure.
• Bird Alliance of Oregon (formerly Audubon Society of Portland): A Portland-area nonprofit dedicated to bird and habitat conservation with sanctuaries, education programs, and public nature experiences—highly comparable nonprofit conservation model and educational mission.
• Tualatin River National Wildlife Refuge: A nearby federal wildlife refuge in the same Tualatin River watershed that also offers public trails, wildlife viewing, and bird-watching focused on wetland and riparian habitat—directly comparable in mission, geography, and offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=jackson+bottom+wetlands+preserve
• Facebookfacebook.com/112633472083907
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jackson-bottom-wetlands-preserve

Compliance1 record

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Profiles5 records

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