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WALT eNews February 2020
Dear <<First Name>>,

On January 30th, we were able to join with representatives from over 14 land trusts for our annual Land Trust Advocacy Days. Through nearly 60 meetings with legislators and remarks from key decision-makers, it was a fantastic roller-coaster ride through the legislative process, but also left me craving a bit of perspective on our work.

That is why I was so delighted to see "Lifeblood" come across my desk, a powerful, grounding documentary short from the nearshore team at the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW). Lifeblood shares the interconnected stories of fish, farms, water, and cultural history in Puget Sound, showing us what is at stake and the importance of place-based, collaborative solutions.

In that light, I am all the more excited to partner with WDFW in hosting our first "Puget Sound Practitioner's Forum" on March 25th. Come and join us to learn about their expanding outreach programs, illuminating case studies, and new tools for our collective efforts in our beloved Sound. See you there!

All my best,

Nick Norton
Executive Director
Thanks to all our amazing advocates for a another great Land Trust Advocacy Days!

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Celebrating the incredible accomplishments of our 29 members across the state
The North Olympic Land Trust and Jamestown S'Klallam Tribe are closing in on a complex project on the Dungeness to reclaim vital floodplain habitat and preserve iconic farmland.
Photo credit:   Josh Gussman
Ringing in the New Year 
With key support from a private foundation, Jefferson Land Trust is on the cusp of two important habitat protection projects on the Duckabush River and Quilcene Bay, which will benefit five salmon species.
Photo credit: Jefferson Land Trust

PARTNER RESOURCES
 
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) releases a new documentary short, "Lifeblood", highlighting the intersecting stories of fish, farms, floods, and cultural identity in Puget Sound.

Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) releases reports on the benefits of recreational trails in Washington State and the health benefits of contact with nature.

The Farmland Information Center shared a factsheet showing recent statutory changes and final allocations to ACEP-ALE over the past decades.

Northwest Natural Resource Group (NNRG) releases slides and presentations from the Fall workshop "Climate Adaptation Strategies for Pacific Northwest Forests".

With help from the Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, the Chelan County Natural Resource Dept. releases its Good Neighbor Handbook.
 

CONSERVATION NEWS

New ProPublica report shows the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act needed more than ever.

Crosscut article highlights the recreation vs. preservation debate in San Juan County.

Outdoor Industry Association report shows fewer and fewer people are going outdoors for recreation.

Yale Environment 360 article highlights the efforts of the Swinomish Tribe in taking a lead in planning for climate change.

 


GRANTS & OPPORTUNITIES


Registration is now open for GiveBIG Washington (May 6)

Feb 13: RCO Grant Application Webinar (9:30–11:30 a.m PST) 

Feb 18: Proposals due for National Land Conservation Conference (Portland, OR; Oct 8- 10th)

Mar 13Landscape Conservation Catalyst Fund Pre-proposals due

Apr 30: Patagonia Retail Grant Program Proposals Due

May 1: Applications due for the RCO's Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program

May 15: Proposal deadline for Washington State Trails Conference (Everett, WA; Oct 29-31). Full details here.

Jun 1:  Registration opens for National Land Conservation Conference (Portland, OR)
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