Conservation Stories

Small but Mighty
Our newest acquisition connects a small but critical piece of land to one of Washington's largest and most important nesting areas.
A Temporary Loan
After exploring the wonders of the Northwest for nearly a century, Orlien Becker is donating a 20-acre woodland plot in central Washington in support of conservation.
Seal Slough: Part 2
With its latest acquisition on Willapa Bay, Columbia Land Trust is building on a large-scale, collaborative conservation effort to protect habitat of international importance.
More than Land
A newly acquired property on the Long Beach Peninsula comes with historical and biological importance.
The Hidden Canyon
Columbia Land Trust has a bold vision to conserve 10,000 acres of forestland at Klickitat Canyon.
2016 Conservation & Restoration Report
Our annual conservation & restoration report offers a comprehensive review of our 2016 acquisitions and restoration projects, in addition to projects currently underway in 2017.
Going Farther
The Backyard Habitat Certification Program will now be offered in Clackamas County.
The Grand Finale
Our Klickitat River Haul Road Project will finally be completed this year with help from a powerful partnership.
The Long Arc of a Short River
Columbia Land Trust’s recent 285-acre conservation success builds on a broader effort to support a unique wetland ecosystem along Washington’s Baker Bay.