As of April 2024, 32 acres of forestlands were protected in North Bend, WA with the help of many community partners like King County Parks, Si View Metro Parks, the City of North Bend, and the Trust for Public Land. Newly opened, Tennant Trailhead incorporates hiking and mountain biking trails for public use, and hopes to connect…
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After implementing new standards of signage, bilingual in Spanish and English, Friends of the Columbia Gorge have added new interpretative signs throughout Lyle Cherry Orchard Trail honoring Indigenous experiences, stories, and histories. This is an exciting step towards more equity and inclusivity in outdoor recreation on land trust lands! Photo Credit: Flora Gibson
Bainbridge Island Land Trust acquired this 23-acre property at the headwaters of Springbrook Creek. Through the hard work of staff and volunteers, the wetland habitat saw significant restoration providing a home to many wildlife. As of May 1st, the preserve is open to the public to visit!
The property, which includes over 23 acres of prime farmland soil, was at risk of being developed. North Olympic Land Trust was able to secure funding from the Washington Department of Ecology’s Floodplains by Design Program through the Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe and Clallam County’s Conservation Futures Fund, and place a conservation easement on the farm.…
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Capitol Land Trust recently protected their 100th property! They hosted a fun party in their community to celebrate this past month. Congratulations on this big milestone! Photo Credit: Bruce Livingston
With the support of an anonymous donor, Great Peninsula Conservancy has expanded Filucy Bay Preserve by 55 acres! The recently donated land includes wetlands, forests, and 265 feet of pristine feeder bluff, which helps build vital habitat for salmon and other marine species. Photo Credit: Brendan McGarry
Jefferson Land Trust has permanently protected a mile of Salmon Creek and 155-acres in the Snow and Salmon Creeks watershed. The recent acquisition supports salmon, bears, birds, and other wildlife on the Peninsula. Jefferson Land Trust will manage the land as a nature preserve and restore tributaries along the property to prevent erosion and protect water quality. The protection…
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After a decade-long effort to connect Dockton Forest and Maury Marine Park, Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust achieved a major milestone by purchasing a crucial easement for the Maury Island Connector Trail in May. In December, the trail easement was successfully transferred to King County, representing a significant advancement connecting the trail! Photo credit: Vashon Maury Island Land…
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A partnership between the Tulalip Tribes and Washington Farmland Trust has protected farmland and riverfront habitat along the Skykomish river forever. Learn more about the multi year effort to protect farmland and critical fish habitat here. Photo credit: Washington Farmland Trust
Columbia Land Trust has conserved four acres along the Sandy River. The recently conserved land is adjacent to the 26-acre Barlow Trail, one of Columbia Land Trust’s protected sites. Collectively, the expanded 30-acres conserve a segment of the Sandy River and its shoreline, safeguarding important salmon and steelhead habitat. Photo credit: Columbia Land Trust