Sauvie island wildlife area is one of several wetland-focused wildlife areas managed by the oregon department of fish and wildlife (odfw)

The U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service awarded the State of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) a Formula Grant of $1,795,208 under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education and Safety program (CFDA 15.611) for the period of July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2026. This award funds operations and management of the Sauvie Island Wildlife Area, an 11,643-acre facility located in Columbia and Multnomah Counties near Portland, Oregon. The funding supports the preservation and enhancement of wetland and upland habitats in the Columbia River bottomlands to benefit fish, wildlife, and plant species.

The grant enables ODFW to deliver primary services including wetland habitat provision for waterfowl and water birds, forage habitat for wintering Canada geese, and alignment with Oregon Conservation Strategy objectives for species and habitats. Additionally, the award supports public recreational opportunities for hunters, anglers, wildlife viewers, and other wildlife-oriented users at the wildlife area. As a Formula Grant under the Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act, this award reflects ongoing federal support for state-managed wildlife conservation and public access initiatives consistent with the program's mission to restore, conserve, and enhance wild birds and mammals and their habitats.

The wildlife area is located in columbia and multnomah counties, south of the confluence of the columbia river and multnomah channel, approximately 12 miles from downtown portland. Sauvie island wildlife area (11,643 acres) is managed primarily to preserve and enhance wetlands and associated upland habitats in the columbia river bottomlands to support a diverse array of fish, wildlife and plant species, for use and enjoyment by present and future generations. 1. Provide wetland habitat for waterfowl and other water birds. 2. Provide forage habitat for wintering canada geese. 3. Meet oregon conservation strategy objectives for species and habitats. Provide opportunities for hunters, anglers, wildlife viewers and other wildlife-oriented recreational users.