This place. Our future.
The strength and future of the Columbia River region—in Oregon and Washington—depend on all of us. Together, we can protect and care for this place so it continues to thrive for generations to come.
A new look
We’re excited to share a refresh of the Columbia Land Trust brand and redesigned website, made possible by a grant from a longtime partner.
Wildlife in the East Cascades
Conserved by Columbia Land Trust, this site is part of a large corridor of connected landscapes that provide valuable wildlife habitat for a diversity of species including American black bear (Ursus americanus). Video credit: Todd Jacobsen
This video, shot from a stationary trail camera perspective, shows two different animals visiting a shallow, muddy stream in a forest.
Featured projects
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View ProjectWildboy Creek
Collaborating with the Cowlitz Indian Tribe to remove a dam and reconnect fish habitat in the West Cascades
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View ProjectKerry Island
Restoring a tidal floodplain in the Columbia River Estuary
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View ProjectCranes’ Landing
Creating winter habitat for sandhill cranes in the Vancouver Lake Lowlands
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View ProjectFour Sisters
Managing a native grassland beloved for wildflowers on the Columbia Plateau
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Bowman Creek
Restoring east side forests and helping reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfire with controlled burns
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Rainbow Natural Area
Restoring rare wet prairie and oak woodland habitats along the Tualatin River
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Haul Road
Reconnecting the wild Klickitat River with its floodplain by removing eight miles of defunct road
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East Fork Lewis River
Fostering functional river systems and protecting forestland that supports watershed health
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Crazy Johnson Conservation
Protecting chum salmon habitat and improving water quality through forest conservation
Working with Columbia Land Trust made conserving our family's organic dairy farm possible. We value the strong relationships we’ve built with their team.
What’s happening
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Read MoreA year of beneficial fire
Columbia Land Trust made strides to advance restorative fire in the East Cascades, with 127 acres treated in 2025 and funding secured to further forest resilience.
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Read MoreThe final link within the Haul Road corridor
The Land Trust completed the conservation of a 37-acre parcel located along a critical reach of the Klickitat River, one of the longest free-flowing tributaries to the Columbia River in Washington.