Dear <<First Name>>,
This fall, land trust representatives from across the state will be coming to Wenatchee to help WALT envision how we can continue to expand our impact on behalf of private land conservation in Washington. Since we last took on a similar effort 4 years ago, it is dizzying to look at the growth of this movement and the ever-increasing creativity, ambition, and connectivity that our members bring to their work.
No matter how much our tools and techniques continue to evolve, however, stories like Barnum Point County Park remind us that lasting conservation truly takes a village. As we look to the future, I consider myself lucky to work day in, day out alongside 29 organizations with their eyes on the stars and their feet on the ground!
Spearheaded by the work of the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, this past month saw the official opening of the 167-acre Barnum Point County Park at it's 2.5 miles of trails and extensive beach access.
Chelan-Douglas Land Trust just recently completed the purchase of a key piece of property on the lower White River, providing salmon habitat, restoration opportunities, and a key recreational access point.
Recently, Whatcom Land Trust completed the acquisition of a vital property on California Creek. What better way to celebrate than bringing partners and legislators together to visit the site and share their ambitious vision for the future?
A Morning on Guemes
Many thanks to Representative Lekanoff for joining Skagit Land Trust and the San Juan Preservation Truston Guemes Island to see their incredible work on the ground. Spanning shorelines, wetlands, farmland, and hiking preserves, we couldn't ask for a better place to showcase the importance of land trusts in securing a bright future for local communities!
MORE NEWS
San Juan Preservation Trust goes public with their Campaign for Beaverton Valley to permanently protect the 325-acre Beaverton Marsh.
North Olympic Land Trust and Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe sign agreement to purchase River's Edge property
New research shows charred forests not growing back as expected in Pacific Northwest
Ongoing: American Bird Conservancy seeking partnership with land trusts to protect and provide habitat for Flammulated Owls and other cavity nesters. Learn more here.
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The Washington Association of Land Trusts (WALT) is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization. Uniting 29 nonprofit land conservation organizations, WALT is the collective voice of Washington's land trust community.
