Conservation Stories

Saving Oregon’s Oaks
Three different projects throughout the state are part of a coordinated effort to conserve dwindling oak habitat
What’s at Stake in Trout Lake
Columbia Land Trust is working with Trout Lake farmers to avert the fragmentation of the local landscape to the detriment of farms, a growing recreation economy, wildlife, and iconic open spaces.
A Boggy Notion
Fifty-five newly conserved acres on Long Beach Peninsula expand an anchor habitat that supports a unique blend of coastal, wetland, and forest ecosystems.
Small but Mighty
Our newest acquisition connects a small but critical piece of land to one of Washington's largest and most important nesting areas.
A Temporary Loan
After exploring the wonders of the Northwest for nearly a century, Orlien Becker is donating a 20-acre woodland plot in central Washington in support of conservation.
Seal Slough: Part 2
With its latest acquisition on Willapa Bay, Columbia Land Trust is building on a large-scale, collaborative conservation effort to protect habitat of international importance.
More than Land
A newly acquired property on the Long Beach Peninsula comes with historical and biological importance.
The Hidden Canyon
Columbia Land Trust has a bold vision to conserve 10,000 acres of forestland at Klickitat Canyon.