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River Wrap
Newly completed floodplain restoration along Washington’s Upper Elochoman River will benefit threatened fish species and other wildlife.
Species Spotlight: Marbled murrelet

The imperiled marbled murrelet (Brachyramphus marmoratus)  is a cup-sized, coastal bird that few people have had the opportunity to observe. Columbia Land Trust has conserved more than 1,600 acres of tidal wetlands and old-growth forests along Washington’s Long Beach Peninsula and Willapa Bay in hopes that the small populations of marbled murrelets remaining will find…

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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.
More than Land
A newly acquired property on the Long Beach Peninsula comes with historical and biological importance.
Going Farther
The Backyard Habitat Certification Program will now be offered in Clackamas County.
The Grand Finale
Our Klickitat River Haul Road Project will finally be completed this year with help from a powerful partnership.