Why does our Columbia River region need land conservation?
It's simple. Rapid growth is altering our lands and rivers. We are losing agricultural and forestry lands, spectacular views and wildlife habitat. Several of our unique northwest species are nearly extinct.
What are the lands at risk?
They are our homelands along the Columbia River in both Washington and Oregon -- the Pacific Coast and estuary, the more developed mid-River, the Columbia Gorge, the eastern Cascade watersheds.
How do we conserve land?
Columbia Land Trust acts immediately and directly. We work exclusively with willing landowners to find ways to conserve forever the scenic and natural values of the land and water. Landowners donate the development rights or full ownership of their land to the Land Trust. Columbia Land Trust manages the land under a stewardship plan and, if necessary, will legally defend its conservation values. Columbia Land Trust also identifies priority conservation lands to purchase. Using financial contributions from private donors, the Land Trust acquires lands with significant scenic, recreation, or habitat qualities.
How can you help?
If you believe that the Columbia River region is worth protecting, you can help. Join. Make your tax deductible contribution to the Columbia Land Trust. Our members provide the funds that allow us to conserve land. Growth will not stop, and neither can we.
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