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Baker City, Baker County officials finalize purchase of Marble Creek property

By SAMANTHA O'CONNER Baker City Herald,

21 days ago
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Baker City is buying a 20-acre property within the city watershed that includes an abandoned lime quarry. Acquiring the parcel will ensure access for logging trucks and other equipment for the Forest Service's project to reduce wildfire risk in the watershed, slated to start in 2025. The acquisition  also ensures public access to the Elkhorn Crest Trailhead. Jayson Jacoby/Baker City Herald, File

The Baker City Council has unanimously approved an agreement to buy a 20-acre property that’s within the city’s watershed in the Elkhorn Mountains about nine miles west of town.

Councilors approved the $250,000 purchase during their April 9 meeting.

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