
Featured Stories


Good Fire in the Gorge
A successful prescribed burn on a Land Trust site in the East Cascades, implemented during a TREX training exchange

Staff Spotlight: Susanna Summers
Columbia Land Trust is excited to welcome Susanna Summers to our Advancement team! Susanna and her family recently moved to Portland from San Diego so Susanna could begin her new role. They hit the ground running and have been enthusiastically exploring the diverse landscapes of the Northwest. “There is so much nature to see, we’ve…
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Stewardship Based in Science
Columbia Land Trust’s adaptive approach improves outcomes for nature

Mapping Wildfire History
Research by Dr. Andrew Merschel reveals historic fire trends across elevations in Mt. Hood National Forest

Fall Fieldbook 2023
Washington farmland conserved, our science-based approach to stewardship, and welcoming Susanna Summers

Accreditation Renewed
Columbia Land Trust is excited to announce that the Land Trust Alliance Accreditation Commission has renewed our accreditation! Accreditation is awarded to Land Trusts that meet the highest national standards for organizational excellence and conservation permanence, and must be renewed every five years through a multi-step process that includes a robust review of documentation and…
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A Joyful Return to the Northwest
Executive Director Meg Rutledge reflects on her first 6 months leading Columbia Land Trust

Exploring the Benefits of Prescribed Fire
Columbia Land Trust staff participate in Learn and Burn workshop
