SUMMARY – The Inland Northwest Land Conservancy acquired Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve in Spokane, expanding and securing a beloved hiking, hunting, and fishing hub in partnership with the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Read the original story on the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy Preserved for Public Access: INLC Takes Ownership of Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve Water bubbling…
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otherwise a contiguous protected area. Working collaboratively with partners, nearly 3,000 acres have been preserved in the Duckabush Riparian Forest Preserve. Celebrating an Additional 25 Acres at the Duckabush Riparian Forest Preserve Jefferson Land Trust has been working on conservation projects along the Dosewallips and Duckabush Rivers since the mid-90s. In 1994, long-time locals, Vern…
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A giant leap for recreation! A connection from the town of Roslyn to the Ridge was recently acquired by The Nature Conservancy in Washington. This stretch of forestland provide access for recreation and conservation. Read the full story from The Daily Record
The vision to transform California Creek Estuary into a park has taken another step towards completion. Whatcom Land Trust is working to secure another parcel by end of October. Read more from Whatcom Land Trust.
SUMMARY – Whidbey Camano Land Trust expanded Estuary Bay Salmon Preserve from 38 to 58 acres. One of the few pocket estuaries left in Island County, it provides a safe place for infant salmon. Read the full story: Great News for Salmon! Elger Bay Preserve Expanded
Capitol Land Trust secured a conservation easement for 74-acres along the Skookumchuck River, and hasn’t wasted any time starting restoration with Forterra and other local partners. Land Trust Begins Restoration Work on Parcel That Includes Winding Skookumchuck River By Leopold Brine / The Olympian Aug 19, 2020
Rockaway Bluff Preserve The Bainbridge Island Land Trust is excited to announce a rare opportunity to protect one of the last few remaining intact and unprotected parcels over 20 acres in size on the Island. This acquisition will protect a mature intact forest habitat important to a number of species and critical for the Land…
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Last month, the North Olympic Land Trust acquired the 69-acre Clallam River Conservation Area with help from the Puget Sound Acquisition and Restoration (PSAR) program. Land Trust Purchases 69-acre Clallam River Conservation Area Local land conservation has continued amidst the many challenges faced by our community and planet. North Olympic Land Trust is pleased to announce the recent…
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Originally posted by the Bainbridge Island Land Trust The Bainbridge Island Land Trust is excited to announce a rare opportunity to protect one of the last few remaining intact and unprotected parcels over 20 acres in size on the Island. This acquisition will protect a mature intact forest habitat important to a number of species…
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Story from the San Juan Preservation Trust On July 31, 2020, the San Juan Preservation Trust and San Juan County Land Bank announced the acquisition and permanent conservation of a 36-acre addition to the Turtleback Mountain Preserve on Orcas Island. Concurrently, an adjacent six-acre parcel was returned to the Lummi Nation. Purchase of all 42+/-…
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