
Restoration Stories


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.

A Living Landbase on 82nd Avenue
The Backyard Habitat Certification Program is partnering with a local social justice organization to explore how urban habitats can help support healthier communities in Southeast Portland's Jade District.

A New Bird’s-Eye View
The Land Trust is taking its stewardship monitoring practices to new heights with the help of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).

2015 Year-End Report
In its 25th year, Columbia Land Trust conserved and restored meaningful lands from the Pacific Ocean to The Dalles, while investing in the people that help the Northwest thrive.
