The Valley Land Trust is committed to working with rural and Tribal communities in SW Washington to preserve and restore aquatic and riparian habitats, expand habitat corridors, and connect people to their watersheds using a long term focus to strategically develop core habitat areas. We plan to balance land uses to maintain residential
The Valley Land Trust is committed to working with rural and Tribal communities in SW Washington to preserve and restore aquatic and riparian habitats, expand habitat corridors, and connect people to their watersheds using a long term focus to strategically develop core habitat areas. We plan to balance land uses to maintain residential living space, ecologically productive areas, and working lands and forests. As watersheds continue to become more developed, we strive to protect, preserve, and enhance lands that will allow salmon, elk, beaver, and other critters a place to thrive while supporting the long-term land-uses of foresters and landowners.
The Valley Land Trust’s mission is to establish a new paradigm for community watershed stewardship in Southwest Washington that balances ecological, social, and economic values.
Valley Land Trust was founded in 2024 by a team of volunteers including river ecologists, geomorphologists, and lawyers dedicated to habitat conservation and enhancement. Our first priority watershed will be located near Kelso, WA in the Coweeman watershed.
Valley Land Trust partners with forestry companies, private landowners, and individuals for acquisition opportunities and donations. Every penny donated goes towards conservation or stewardship.
