Lummi Island Heritage Trust (LIHT) officially opened the Aiston Preserve on July 15th! The preserve, previously a rock and gravel mine, has been completely transformed into a community oasis, with new trails, and trees planted by a team of volunteers. Visitors can now enjoy walking through the beautiful forest and across the preserve’s rocky shoreline. Photo credit: Edmund Lowe Photography
The Methow Conservancy has protected Sunny M Ranch forever! The campaign to save the land was truly a community effort, with over $8.7 million raised in just five and a half months. The 1200-acre ranch will now be stewarded by the Methow Conservancy on behalf of the community, in support of wildlife habitat, farmland, trail access, and affordable housing. Photo credit: Benj Drummond
San Juan Preservation Trust received the Washington State Heritage Capital Grant to make repairs on the historic buildings located on the Marilyn and Fred Ellis Preserve on Shaw Island. The repairs will allow long term stewardship and cultural historical education at the regional heritage site.
Jefferson Land Trust has protected Egg And I Angus Farm in the Chimacum Creek Watershed forever! The historic 115-acre cattle farm is run by mother-daughter-duo Laurie Hannan and Julie Nottingham. Egg And I Angus is home to nearly a mile of Chimacum Creek, which includes coho and steelhead spawning habitat. Photo credit: Jefferson Land Trust
North Olympic Land Trust recently protected Dungeness Hub forever! This will conserve nearly 10 acres of prime farmland soils and over 300 feet of Dungeness River bank that holds habitat for several salmon species. This is the 25th local farm that NOLT has worked with the community to permanently protect. Photo credit: John Gussman
The Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) and Forterra worked together to conserve 4,500 acres at Cowiche Creek. RMEF worked with the family landowners to identify a pathway to conserve their land. When it came time to sell, Forterra purchased the land until WDFW could buy the property. Cowiche Creek has been added to the greater Oak Creek Wildlife Area.…
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Methow Conservancy has conserved RiverRock Ranch. through working with the owners, John Schoettler and Jeff Clapsaddle, who generously donated 32 acres of their property. This habitat includes part of the Methow River which supports Chinook salmon, steelhead trout, and bull trout. Photo credit: Martha Wave
North Olympic Land Trust has protected Mid Valley Farm forever! Through a community effort, they secured a conservation easement that protects 56 acres of farmland and forestland — and preserved this excellent habitat for Sequim’s iconic swans and geese. Photo credit: Lisa Fotios
Western Rivers Conservancy is working to conserve the 727-acre McLaughlin Falls Ranch to the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Great Peninsula Conservancy has successfully completed the 200-acres Newberry Community Forest, which showcases the vision of a community forest that delivers recreation, education, habitat restoration and climate resilience. Join one of their upcoming tours to learn more about the acquisition and benefits of a community forest.