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Welcome to the Marion County, Oregon Public Works! Located south of the Portland metropolitan area, Marion County stretches from the Willamette River to the Cascade Mountains encompassing nearly 1,200 square miles. Most of its population of 315,900 can reach the Pacific beaches in under two hours. Marion County has 20 cities, including the State Capital, Salem. It is the largest producer of agriculture among Oregon's 36 counties. Marion County's economy is also based on government, with 38 of the largest state agencies based here, and on education as the site of Willamette University, Chemeketa Community College, and Corban University.
The Oregon Department of State Lands is the administrative agency of the State Land Board. The department maintains diverse natural and fiscal resources. Its responsibilities include the leasing of state-owned mineral rights for exploration and production of oil, gas, hard minerals and geothermal energy. The Oregon Department of State Lands provides opportunities to lease and buy state land. The department maintains historical records related to early land transactions, including deeds, leases and plats. It manages the oversight and performance of administrative services, as well as leads state agencies towards the protection and maintenance of Oregon s unique wetland resources. The Oregon Department of State Lands manages grazing, agricultural and forest land. The department operates estates, unclaimed property, wetland program and waterway navigability divisions. It maintains a location in Salem, Ore.
