Cascade Land Conservancy
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The Cascade Land Conservancy, based in Seattle, Washington, USA, is the state of Washington’s largest land conservation, stewardship and community building organization dedicated solely to the region. The Cascade Land Conservancy is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization governed by a Board of Directors.
Currently, the Cascade Land Conservancy operates in multiple counties. Principal offices are in Seattle, Ellensburg
, and Tacoma
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Land Conservancy. These civic-minded neighbors set the foundation for a land conservation group with the ability to work quickly and strategically. Seattle-King County Land Conservancy leaders took steps to strengthen and expand the organization and in 2000, adopted the current name—Cascade Land Conservancy—to reflect a broad, regional scope. The Conservancy merged with Snohomish
Land Trust (1998), Tahoma Land Trust (2000) and Central Washington Land Trust (2004) and added a Mason County office (2007), all of which expanded the Conservancy's geographic scope, strengthened our membership and created new conservation opportunities throughout the region.
1. Our Lands: Protect 1 million acres (4,046.9 km²) of working forests (93% of existing timberland) and farms (85% of current agricultural lands) and 265000 acres (1,072.4 km²) of shorelines, natural areas and parks.
2. Our Communities: Maintain our rural economies and way of life and enhance the vibrancy and livability of our cities and towns.
The agenda offers the opportunity to protect our quality of life now and create a better future for those who come after us.
Currently, the Cascade Land Conservancy operates in multiple counties. Principal offices are in Seattle, Ellensburg
Ellensburg, Washington
Ellensburg is a city in, and the county seat of, Kittitas County, Washington, United States. The population was 18,174 at the 2010 census. The population was 18,250 at 2011 Estimate from Office of Financial Management. Ellensburg is located just east of the Cascade Range on I-90 and is known as the...
, and Tacoma
Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma is a mid-sized urban port city and the county seat of Pierce County, Washington, United States. The city is on Washington's Puget Sound, southwest of Seattle, northeast of the state capital, Olympia, and northwest of Mount Rainier National Park. The population was 198,397, according to...
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Accomplishments
The Conservancy has conserved 158000 acres (639.4 km²) of working farms, forestlands and natural areas to date. Some of the major conservation projects include 118 acre (0.47752948 km²) Saddle Swamp, 300 acres (1.2 km²) Maury Island Marine Park and 90000 acres (364.2 km²) Snoqualmie Tree Farm.History
In 1989, a group of community members came together to establish the Seattle-King CountyKing County, Washington
King County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. The population in the 2010 census was 1,931,249. King is the most populous county in Washington, and the 14th most populous in the United States....
Land Conservancy. These civic-minded neighbors set the foundation for a land conservation group with the ability to work quickly and strategically. Seattle-King County Land Conservancy leaders took steps to strengthen and expand the organization and in 2000, adopted the current name—Cascade Land Conservancy—to reflect a broad, regional scope. The Conservancy merged with Snohomish
Snohomish County, Washington
Snohomish County is a county located in the U.S. state of Washington. It is named after the Snohomish tribe. Since 2000, the county's population has grown from 606,024 to 713,335 residents , making it one of the fastest-growing in the state, ranking third in overall population after King and...
Land Trust (1998), Tahoma Land Trust (2000) and Central Washington Land Trust (2004) and added a Mason County office (2007), all of which expanded the Conservancy's geographic scope, strengthened our membership and created new conservation opportunities throughout the region.
Cascade agenda
Based directly on community feedback and scientific review of our existing land base and population growth trends, Cascade Land Conservancy developed the most far-reaching and bold conservation initiative to date - The Cascade Agenda - which brings together business, civic and government leaders to accomplish two big goals:1. Our Lands: Protect 1 million acres (4,046.9 km²) of working forests (93% of existing timberland) and farms (85% of current agricultural lands) and 265000 acres (1,072.4 km²) of shorelines, natural areas and parks.
2. Our Communities: Maintain our rural economies and way of life and enhance the vibrancy and livability of our cities and towns.
The agenda offers the opportunity to protect our quality of life now and create a better future for those who come after us.