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.
Western Rivers Conservancy (WRC) has taken steps to acquire an important part of the Willapa Bay National Wildlife Refuge, the Willapa Coastal Forest. Nestled in the west coast’s second largest estuary, this property is critical for salmon spawning and rearing. With a purchase agreement signed, WRC will work to secure funding through LWCF.
The Conservation Alliance awarded Columbia Land Trust a $40,000 grant to support their work to protect the 900-acre Nestwood Forest. This multi-benefit project will provide public access, sequester carbon, and preserve critical wetland habitat all while protecting the forest from being converted into development and fragmented.
Whatcom Land Trust just secured the first 550 acres on Stewart Mountain. Identified as one of the most ecologically and geologically sensitive properties on the mountain, restoring forest will have a significant impact on both water quality and quantity.
Whidbey Camano Land Trust just added 40 acres to Lagoon Point Preserve. With plans to create a new public trail network, this is a multi-benefit project that aims to protect one of the largest intact forest and a wildlife corridor on central Whidbey Island.
In Clark County, Columbia Land Trust worked with the Optimistic Club of Vancouver to permanently conserve a forested youth camp which will provide a venue for youth-serving organizations free-of-charge while maintaining the property’s wildlife habitat values.