The Nature Conservancy Land Purchases

Nature Conservancy protects 2,800 acres of shrub-steppe  April 2, 2001 -- The Nature Conservancy of Washington has purchased 2,800 acres in development rights adjacent to a small subdivision in Douglas County, protecting important open space for property-owners and wildlife.

$2.5 million gift from Allen Foundation helps protect rare coastal forest March 14, 2001 -- The Nature Conservancy of Washington has received a $2.5 million grant from the Paul G. Allen Forest Protection Foundation to protect the Ellsworth Creek watershed.

Nature Conservancy to protect entire coastal watershed in Southwest Washington September 27, 2000 -- The Nature Conservancy of Washington has launched an ambitious campaign to protect an entire coastal watershed in Southwest Washington.

Public invited to Ebey's Landing Celebration Aug. 6th July 26, 2000 -- The Nature Conservancy of Washington and the Trust Board of Ebey's Landing National Historical Reserve will host a gathering on Sunday, Aug. 6, to celebrate protection of the famous headland and adjacent forestland.

Nature Conservancy to begin restoration work at popular Dishman Hills July 18, 2000 -- A Nature Conservancy team will begin work this week to restore the Dishman Hills Natural Resources Conservation Area, a heavily visited state-owned natural area in need of weed control and restoration.

Senate approves $2 million for Ebey's Landing July 18, 2000 -- The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved $2 million to help protect Ebey's Landing on Whidbey Island, a huge step in ensuring that portions of this famous windswept headland go into public ownership.

Nature Conservancy expands Beezley Hills Preserve by 1,120 acres June 7, 2000 -- The Nature Conservancy of Washington has added 1,120 acres to its Beezley Hills Preserve near Quincy in Grant County, making the now 4,300-acre preserve the largest Conservancy preserve in Washington state.

Nature Conservancy buys 387 acres at Ebey's Landing June 2, 2000 -- The Nature Conservancy of Washington purchased 387 acres on Ebey's Landing Friday, the largest single acquisition since community leaders began their efforts to protect this spectacular headland more than 20 years ago

Badger Mountain property near Wenatchee donated to Nature Conservancy May 15, 2000 -- A family with deep roots in Douglas County has donated 325 acres on Badger Mountain to The Nature Conservancy of Washington, a move that puts a high-quality remnant of the region's natural heritage into permanent protection.

Celebrate Puget Sound Prairies with bird, butterfly and flower walks May 12, 2000 -- Community members are invited to a day of bird, flower and butterfly walks in Western Washington's last remaining native prairies on Saturday, May 20, in Thurston County.

Nature Conservancy hires experienced managers to open North Central office April 20, 2000 -- The Nature Conservancy of Washington has hired Nancy and Chuck Warner to launch a new program in North Central Washington, where they will work closely with the community to protect Washington's ecologically rich shrub-steppe.

Nature Conservancy moving forward to protect Ebey's Landing March 29, 2000 -- Buoyed by a strong show of financial and community support, The Nature Conservancy of Washington has decided to move forward on its acquisition at Ebey's Landing, ensuring protection of this remarkable headland.

Nature Conservancy protects key salmon habitat near Sauk River Tuesday, March 7, 2000 -- In a move that will protect critical salmon spawning habitat, The Nature Conservancy of Washington has purchased 387 acres of forestland in the Sauk River watershed between Rockport and Darrington.

Nature Conservancy launches effort to protect Ebey's Landing Thursday, January 27, 2000 -- The Nature Conservancy of Washington is about to launch an ambitious, four-month fundraising campaign in an attempt to save the heart of Ebey's Landing, a historically rich and stunningly beautiful swath of coastal prairie and forestland.