After six years of conversations, walking the ground, and extensive due diligence, the Okanogan Land Trust closed on a conservation easement of 2,688 acres. Owned by the Ellis-Barnes Livestock Co., the Barnes Family has been ranching on this diverse ground since the 1920’s. Read the full story on Wenatchee World. “Okanogan Land Trust finalizes deal to protect rangeland habitat”…
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In the heart of Beaver Valley, Kodama Farm is the latest conservation easement purchased by Jefferson Land Trust. This farm and food forest uses regenerative farming and other innovative practices, including a geodesic dome greenhouse. Read on below for the full story from Jefferson Land Trust. “Kodama Food and Farm Forest is Protected Forever“ Original…
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For many years, the Curly Creek Watershed has been a top conservation priority for the Great Peninsula Conservancy due to its importance for four different species of salmon. Their latest project adds two important parcels to the existing Curley Creek Tyner Preserve. Read the full story here.
Skagit Land Trust conserved two island properties on the Skagit River, located on the ancestral lands of the Skagit, Stillaguamish, and Coast Salish people. This project protects nearly a mile of unmodified shoreline, forever allowing the river to move naturally throughout the floodplain.
At 150 acres, the recent addition to Rocky Creek Preserve in Pierce County is one of Great Peninsula Conservancy’s largest transactions. Located on the ancestral lands of the Suquamish and Coast Salish people, the preserve encompasses important riparian and upper estuary habitat. Read the full story from the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy
Less than two miles from Chimacum Corner, Jefferson Land Trust manages 65-acres of working forest, known as the Valley View Forest, which is now open to the public. Read the full story from Jefferson Land Trust Less than two miles south of Chimacum Corner, this 65-acre working forest greatly benefits the surrounding community, providing replenishment of…
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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.