On September 27th, Jefferson Land Trust celebrated the opening of the 918-acre Chimacum Ridge Community Forest! This celebration brought together over 250 community members, and had guest speakers including Representative Steve Tharinger and Look to the Land campaign Co-Chairs Ellen Ferguson and Phil Vogelzang! Photo credit: Sara Kozak.
This summer, Forterra and the Confederated Tribes and Bands of the Yakama Nation completed the purchase and transfer of a 180-acre property known as “Frog’s Home” along the Yakima River. Rich in cultural and ecological importance, Frog’s Home is home to vital salmon habitat and riparian systems. Returning this land to Yakama Nation restores tribal…
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Inland Northwest Land Conservancy recently collaborated with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians and Teck Resources to permanently protect 752 acres of culturally and ecologically significant land near the Pend Oreille River. Through this partnership, the Cee Cee Ah conservation area, home to camas meadows, native trout, and generations of Tribal tradition, has been returned to…
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Methow Conservancy’s 4th grade Schoolyard Science Program, which wrapped up in June, takes an alternative approach to science education by integrating mathematics, biology, and ecology with outdoor education. The program culminated in a field trip to Homestream Park, which was guided by Mark Miller, a Methow Elder. Through exploring interpretive exhibits, roughly 60 students learned…
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In May, Columbia Land Trust completed their second successful prescribed burn in the Bear Creek stewardship unit, in collaboration with local partners. The burn reduced tree litter and removed smaller trees, creating more space for larger trees to better withstand future drought and wildfire. Learn more about the burn and the ecological benefits observed by…
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In January 2025, the ecologically rich Grand Forest East, was at risk of being sold. In response, Bainbridge Island Land Trust, the Park District, and the Parks and Trails Foundation united with community members to protect this vital habitat. In just two months, the collaboration to protect the forest and its inhabitants — from pileated…
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Capitol Land Trust recently conserved 30 acres of salt and freshwater wetlands, and uplands in the Chapman Cove Preserve. This protected area includes nearly a mile of marine shoreline, and the salt marsh provides habitat for four salmon species: fall chum, coho, coastal cutthroat, and winter steelhead. Check out a video of the project, featuring…
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In 2022, San Juan Preservation Trust and San Juan County Conservation Land Bank partnered to purchase the former Glenwood Inn property. After many years of navigating a complex conservation easement, the North Shore Preserve conservation easement was officially closed on March 17th, 2025. This protection ensures the permanent preservation of 58 acres of upland forest,…
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Columbia Land Trust has planted 66,000 plants across 15 different species as part of ongoing restoration efforts in the Elochoman River Watershed. This work will continue to revitalize the land, making it suitable for wildlife habitation. Image Credit: Columbia Land Trust
Blue Mountain Land Trust (BMLT) has successfully secured the permanent protection of 942 acres and 3.72 miles of the Umatilla River and Birch Creek lands. This achievement is the result of ongoing collaboration led by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) with BMLT, property owner Jim Whitney, Western Rivers Conservancy, and the…
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