Tangent Sewer Ponds
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Location
Tangent is located south of Hwy 34 on Hwy 99 between I-5 and Corvallis. To reach the Tangent sewage ponds, proceed west of Hwy 34 from the Hwy 99E/Hwy 34 junction ~1 mile to Hinck Road. Drive south on Hinck Road for ~0.4 miles to access driveway on right. Scoping access to this site from the dike has been allowed in the past when an attendant was present. To locate the industrial park and the pond there you have to first go north of Hwy 34 and then go south under the hwy to access it.
DirectionsHabitat and Birds
Birds in these ponds include Cinnamon Teal, Pintail, Redhead, Surf Scoter, Ruddy Duck, Greater Yellowlegs, peeps, Bonaparte’s Gull, Western Kingbird, Common Yellowthroat, and American Goldfinch.
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