
Restoration Stories


Caring for Our Lands
Executive Director Glenn Lamb reflects on our stewardship commitment

Sandy River Revival
Local partners help to restore one of the region’s most beloved salmon rivers

Evolution of an Estuary
We lost most of a world-class ecosystem; now we’re bringing it back

Tides Return to Kerry Island
After being being diked, ditched, and drained for decades, Kerry Island is once again part of Westport Slough's natural floodplain. With luck, it will provide vital habitat to rearing juvenile salmon and steelhead.

As She Grows
A new film tells the story of the Mount St. Helens forest conservation project, Columbia Land Trust's largest conservation effort to date.

[In the Media] Chinook Observer features Wallacut River restoration
The Chinook Observer takes an in-depth look at Columbia Land Trust's efforts to restore 113 acres of wetland habitat along the Wallacut River in Pacific County, Washington.

[Guest Blog] Right Work
Columbia Land Trust volunteer Tara Shepersky reflects on the transformative power of volunteering in nature.

Rooted in the Region
With the help of contractors, local businesses, and volunteers, we're planting upwards of 200,000 trees over the next 14 months.
