Conserving Farms, Fish and Forests
The North Olympic Peninsula enjoys some of the nation’s richest habitat, natural resources and breathtaking scenery. North Olympic Land Trust has conserved over 3,500 acres of land that sustains the communities of Clallam County. We help local citizens protect the lands that define this place and ensure that they are permanently conserved for future generations. Learn more ›
Experience & Explore
Visit a conserved property today! From hiking and fishing to incredible birding, the Land Trust’s public conservation areas provide an array of outdoor experiences.
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News & Events
Looking for ways that you can get involved with North Olympic Land Trust? Here’s where you can stay up to date with the latest news and events. You can also sign up for our e-newsletter and check out volunteer opportunities.
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Videos & Visuals
Often times a picture really is worth a thousand words when it comes understanding to the sheer beauty of the North Olympic Peninsula.
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Conservation Breakfast
Join us for the 12th Annual Conservation Breakfast on Thursday, April 2nd at the Vern Burton Community Center in Port Angeles.
This yearly event is our community’s largest celebration of local land conservation, bringing together about 400 community members and partners. Conservation Breakfast is the perfect opportunity to learn more about your local land trust, get involved, as well as network and deepen your community connections. We’ll share about recent land conservation successes, challenges, and exciting projects underway. Details and RSVP>
Conservation Plan
The Land Trust’s recently released Conservation Plan prioritizes local land conservation efforts across the North Olympic Peninsula through 2023. The overarching goal is to conserve the natural areas and working lands that define and sustain the communities of Clallam County.
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Strategic Plan
The 2017-2021 Strategic Plan lays out a path for action and establishes the foundation for the Land Trust’s future work to support and inspire balanced land use and responsible stewardship across the North Olympic Peninsula via three core strategies.
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By John Gussman
Conserving Farmland & Habitat Together
Today, our community has the chance to invest in a unique opportunity to simultaneously conserve local farmland and restore valuable floodplain habitat with the River’s Edge project. More than 100 acres bordering the Dungeness River are poised for sale, giving us the change to forever conserve the land’s habitat and agricultural value. Please enjoy this short film of the project area, created by John Gussman of Doubleclick Productions.
Visit the Lyre
The 280-acre Lyre Conservation Area is just 20 miles west of Port Angeles and features the estuary at the mouth of the Lyre River, streams, tidelands, kelp beds, and a 1/2 mile of shoreline along the Strait of Juan de Fuca. It also includes a large diverse upland forest, and excellent habitat for salmon and a variety of migratory and resident birds and wildlife.
The Lyre Conservation Area is is an ideal sport for bird and wildlife viewing, surfing, picnicking, and beach walking.
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Our Supporters
Land conservation in Clallam County is made possible by hundreds of dedicated individuals, foundations and businesses pooling their resources to leave a lasting legacy and support private land stewardship. Our success also is enhanced by proactive coordination between governmental and private land management groups. Learn more ›
Business Members and Foundation Partners include:
