Introducing our Conservation Agenda

A bold 25-year plan for science-based, community driven stewardship in the Columbia River region

Our Work

Willapa Bay & Long Beach Peninsula
Number of Projects:
9
Acreage:
1615
Fact:
The green sturgeon of Willapa Bay are among the largest cartilaginous fish in the world, reaching seven feet in length and weighing up to 350 pounds.
Updates from the Field
Let the Light In and Let the Water Flow

Along the lower Columbia River, estuaries, coastal dunes, and forests blend together, supporting wildlife and local industry. The Land Trust’s conservation priorities here include connecting habitat areas, setting the stage for more old forests, and giving rivers room to move and flood naturally without threatening infrastructure. This fall we kicked off two restoration projects to…

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Hood River
Number of Projects:
5
Acreage:
471
Fact:
The Powerdale Dam was removed in 2010, allowing Pacific lamprey (which can’t navigate old fish ladders) access to the upper reaches of the Hood for the first time since 1923.
Updates from the Field
2020 Summer Camping Resources

Camping is a great way to spend quality time with friends and family while experiencing the great outdoors up close. Camping can also be a great activity and a resource for self-reflection, stress relief, and connecting with nature. As we continue to navigate a global pandemic, we want to support you in engaging in outdoor…

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The Dalles & Surrounds
Number of Projects:
3
Acreage:
553
Fact:
Beautiful to behold…and delicious and nutritious. Indians made good use of balsamroot as a food by boiling or steaming roots, peeling young stems, or eating the oil-rich seeds.
Updates from the Field
2020 Summer Camping Resources

Camping is a great way to spend quality time with friends and family while experiencing the great outdoors up close. Camping can also be a great activity and a resource for self-reflection, stress relief, and connecting with nature. As we continue to navigate a global pandemic, we want to support you in engaging in outdoor…

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Clark County
Acreage:
2260
Number of Projects:
12
Portland Metro Area & Backyard Habitat Certification
Acreage:
358
Number of Projects:
7
Klickitat & Little White Salmon
Acreage:
14370
Number of Projects:
15
Grays River
Acreage:
1687
Number of Projects:
11
Columbia River–The Lower 80
Acreage:
2177
Number of Projects:
12
Columbia River Gorge
Acreage:
332
Number of Projects:
7
Elochoman River
Acreage:
660
Number of Projects:
4
Mount St. Helens
Acreage:
20000
Number of Projects:
4
Trout Lake Valley
Acreage:
290
Number of Projects:
3