Kristen, thanks for the report! Without photos I can't verify the ID. There are two species of native turtles in western Oregon, northwest pond turtles and western painted turtles. The two invasive species in Washington county are snapping turtles and red-eared sliders.

Tualatin SWCD works with partner agencies in controlling these invasive turtles that displace the native turtles.

Keith Nasman
Invasive Species Technician
Tualatin Soil & Water Conservation District

Keith Nasman
May 3, 2024, 3:31 a.m.