Jordan Creek Wetlands, COA 195

COA ID: 195

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Photo of the Jordan Creek Wetlands COA. Photo Credit: Keith Kohl

Geographic boundaries of the COAs were updated for the 2026 State Wildlife Action Plan and the associated COA profiles are intended to provide additional information. Content of each COA profile is being refined and will be updated to reflect current conditions when feasible. Please help us by submitting information on Local Conservation Actions, Plans, or Potential Partners to: OCS.revision@odfw.oregon.gov.

Located in east-central Malheur County, this small COA encompasses Jorden Valley and the surrounding hills, from the Oregon/Idaho border west into Jordan Creek Canyon.

Recommended Conservation Actions

  • Maintain or restore the ecological functions of riparian and wetland habitats
  • Manage livestock grazing to promote recovery and maintenance of riparian and wetland habitats
  • Manage sagebrush habitats to achieve and maintain habitat goals of the Oregon Sage Grouse Strategy

Local Conservation Actions and Plans

Potential Partners

Special Features

General

  • Contains complex mix of flowing water, wet meadow, playas, and other wetland types
  • Sage Grouse Low Density and Core Habitat Areas

Specialized Local Habitats

  • Rocky Mountain Alpine-Montane Wet Meadow

Ecoregions

    Key Habitats

      Species of Greatest Conservation Need