People & Nature
ECOP’s 2023 Impact Report
In 2023, the East Cascades Oak Partnership (ECOP) began implementing its strategic plan and allocating funding to projects across the East Cascades. Thanks to the collaboration of dedicated organizations, agency partners, and individuals, the partnership was able to achieve so much! Check out ECOP’s first ever impact report for a deeper dive on how this…
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Transferred: 111 Acres Incorporated into Clark County Parks
Partnering to increase nature access close to home
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
A Legacy of Conservation
The Wiancko Family partners with Columbia Land Trust to conserve Nestwood Forest
Landscape Spotlight: The Pacific Flyway
In 2019, researchers and conservationists sounded the alarm when a scientific study revealed that North American bird populations have plummeted by three billion since 1970—that is one-in-four birds gone. Without action, these declines will likely accelerate, and Columbia Land Trust is dedicated to conserving our region’s critical habitat, for birds and other wildlife. The Pacific…
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A Joyful Return to the Northwest
Executive Director Meg Rutledge reflects on her first 6 months leading Columbia Land Trust
Celebrating 10,000 Backyard Habitats!
The Backyard Habitat Certification Program surpasses a major milestone
Wild Splendor 2022
Join us to celebrate the land, water, wildlife, and people of the Pacific Northwest! In 2022, we are again hosting a series of outdoor tours that foster connections with nature and with each other. These events are free of charge, though you are welcome to make a donation during the registration process to support our…
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