Welcome
Welcome to the North Olympic Land Trust Website! North Olympic Land Trust protects special qualities of the North Olympic Peninsula in Clallam County, Washington, just outside the internationally treasured Olympic National Park. Among qualities we protect are:
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- Habitat for salmon and other wildlife
- Farmland
- Sustainable timberland
- Clean water and air
- Scenic vistas and open space
- Cutural Heritage sites
Our Mission. The Mission of the North Olympic Land Trust is to protect the North Olympic Peninsula’s biodiversity, natural resources, and cultural heritage for present and future generations.
We invite you to explore our website, to learn about our mission and how you can help. Find out how our latest news can come to you through our RSS news service — see more information at the bottom of this page.
Recent news...
Land Trust’s Second Plaque goes up at County Courthouse
May 6th, 2008North Olympic Land Trust’s second plaque at the Clallam County Courthouse is in place.
The plaque lists names of individuals and groups wanting to show support for the Land Trust’s work in protecting special qualities of area lands or to honor others while contributing funds for the Land Trust’s efforts.
The plaque tradition began in 2007 when the Land Trust gave its Elwha Return artwork to the citizens of Clallam County, and County officials arranged for its display in the Courthouse’s entry area facing Fourth Street, in Port Angeles. Read the rest of this entry »
StreamFest provides opportunities for sponsors and others
March 31st, 2008North Olympic Land Trust’s 8th annual StreamFest provides plenty of opportunities for involvement.
Businesses and individuals can help cover expenses for this major event and for the Land Trust’s work throughout the year through StreamFest Sponsorships.
Sponsors benefits include being able to host a booth about their products and/or services. Sponsors also receive publicity through StreamFest ads, printed programs and signage. Sponsorships start at $500. They can consist of cash or in-kind contributions or a combination. More information is on this Web site by clicking on Options and Benefits for Sponsors. Agreement forms, which follow the Options and Benefits sheet, are due at the Land Trust office by May 1. Payments are due July 1.
Other involvement opportunities include sharing of pictures, words or music to express what you like about the special qualities of the North Olympic Peninsula. We’ve already received this beautiful photograph from Bob Kaune, titled “Blue and Gold.” The photograph of the Elwha River, in Olympic National Park, is currently part of the Strait Art 2008 show at the Port Angeles Fine Arts Center.
Bob Kaune’s StreamFest submission, “Elwha River Reflections.” His photography is among artwork exhibited at Strait Art 2008 through May 11.
Original songs and original lyrics to familiar melodies came from Steve Koehler. They are available on Steve’s Web site . Of particular interest may be Steve’s lyrics for “Roll on Dungeness,” which uses Read the rest of this entry »
Peninsula College students use Ennis Creek for studies
March 12th, 2008
Students from Peninsula College’s Fisheries Program tested classroom theories in Ennis Creek recently, guided by program coordinator and teacher Jack Ganzhorn. Students who took turns operating fish traps, flow meters and Read the rest of this entry »
Former Park Chief joins Land Trust Board
March 12th, 2008
After 37 years in the National Park Service and several more years as a Peace Corps director in Zambia, Africa, former Olympic National Park Supt. David Morris will be helping North Olympic Land Trust protect special qualities of land in Clallam County.
Morris has accepted the Land Trust’s Board invitation to work with the nonprofit organization as a member of its Board of Directors. Read the rest of this entry »