Dalton Lake Nature Preserve

The Dalton Lake area has been overseen by the City of St. Helens from the Oregon Department of Transportation under a Cooperative Management Agreement since 2009. All parties have approved designating the area the “Dalton Lake Nature Preserve”. The Preserve is bordered by the Columbia River and the Rutherford Parkway between St. Helens and Columbia City. The purpose was to provide an area within our community, that preserves the unique geological and botanical attributes of this area.  Establishing this Preserve enhances the livability of our community and provides aesthetics, recreational, and educational opportunities for our current and future citizens.

Larger versions of the map below can be found at the bottom of this page under the Supporting Documents section.