
Jay Kosa


Meet Susie Peterson
Columbia Land Trust is excited to introduce Susie Peterson as its new Backyard Habitat Certification Program manager (BHCP). Together with our partners at Audubon Society of Portland, she’s excited to lead the continued growth and impact of the transformative program. Communications manager Jay Kosa sat down with Susie to chat about her background.

A Columbia River Vasculum
A brief exploration of the Columbia River region's botanical curiosities.

New Look, Same Trust
After 25 years, Columbia Land Trust is updating its look.

One Yard at a Time
As Backyard Habitat Certification Program Manager Gaylen Beatty moves on, a Columbia Land Trust staffer reflects on the program's powerful impact.

Marsh Marvels
Conservation efforts at the tip of Long Beach Peninsula protect endangered species within a fragile ecosystem.

Rooted in the Region
With the help of contractors, local businesses, and volunteers, we're planting upwards of 200,000 trees over the next 14 months.

Crane Attraction
The recent conservation of 541 acres in the Vancouver Lake lowlands leaves space for iconic sandhill cranes.

A Living Landbase on 82nd Avenue
The Backyard Habitat Certification Program is partnering with a local social justice organization to explore how urban habitats can help support healthier communities in Southeast Portland's Jade District.
