SKAGIT LAND TRUST
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Mission Statement
Skagit Land Trust conserves wildlife habitat, agricultural and forest lands, scenic open space, wetlands, and shorelines throughout the mainland and islands of Skagit County for the benefit of our community and as a legacy for future generations.
About This Cause
Since 1992, the amount of land and habitat protected by Skagit Land Trust has grown to over 6,700 acres, including 30 miles of shoreline. The Trust is currently working on a dozen new projects under the guidance of a Conservation Strategy that helps protect the best, most at-risk lands first. Current projects include safeguarding the largest remaining natural wetland in western Skagit County, creating trail connections to link people with public lands, and continuing to protect critical shoreline for salmon and other wildlife. Skagit Land Trust acquires land for protection through purchase or gifts of land and by assisting landowners and other conservation groups and agencies to protect their land. Some of the Trust's most successful projects have protected habitat areas across private ownership boundaries, helping residents, ranchers, farmers, and businesses to join a wider protection network. The Trust's stewardship program is focused on the long-term care of all conservation lands and easements. Each Trust-owned property has dedicated Land Steward volunteers who commit to regular site visits, report on conditions, and help coordinate volunteer-led projects. Annual monitoring visits to easement properties provide an opportunity to review stewardship goals with landowners. Ongoing stewardship needs vary by site and can involve restoration projects such as native plantings and invasive species removal or providing public access via trails or wildlife viewing stations. Conservation lands also offer varied outdoor learning experiences for children and adults. Educational tours and volunteer events are organized in partnership with community groups such as the Kulshan Creek Neighborhood Kids Program, Girl Scouts, and the Puget Sound Anglers Association. Interpretive signs designed by naturalists are located at publically accessible properties and share information on the area’s natural features such as the elk of Hurn Field, forage fish of Fidalgo Bay, and wildflowers of Guemes Mountain.