Bull Trout Habitat Near Mount St. Helens Conserved!
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We are so pleased to share some terrific news! On May 9, Columbia Land Trust purchased 2,330 acres of contiguous forestlands and critical riparian habitat on the southern flanks of Mount St. Helens. The purchase permanently conserves some nine miles of Pine Creek and its major tributary. This clear, cold-water mountain stream is prime habitat for bull trout, a threatened species listed under the federal Endangered Species Act.
The purchase represents several years of coordinated efforts by Columbia Land Trust, Pope Resources, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Skamania County to map an intelligent future for Mount St. Helens forestlands that balances the needs of Pacific Northwest people and communities with the habitat needs of Pacific Northwest wildlife. Read the full press release here.
Featured ProjectsPurchase Loowit's Legend and a percentage of the proceeds will be donated to Columbia Land TrustLoowit's Legend: The Story of the Columbia River Gorge by Erin K. O'Connell and Illustrated by Diana Thewlis. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of this book goes to Columbia Land Trust. Read More » Backyard Habitats Certification ProgramColumbia Land Trust and Audubon Society of Portland have joined forces to offer the Backyard Habitat Certification Program. Learn more and get certified today. Read More » |
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