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Make Your Voice Heard: Conservation Land Bank Embarks on Strategic Planning Efforts

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. December 6, 2023 – The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank is pleased to invite the community to participate in shaping its emerging Strategic Plan. This document will guide the Land Bank in conservation efforts, stewards...

Repeated Vandalism Forces Land Bank to Remove Toilet at Zylstra Lake Preserve

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. November 27, 2023 – The Conservation Land Bank made the difficult decision to close and remove the public restroom at Zylstra Lake Preserve due to excessive vandalism. Facing repetitive repair costs and continued misuse, the...

Conservation Land Bank Announces Special Meeting to Discuss Watmought Bay Preserve Addition

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. October 2, 2023 - The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission will hold a special meeting on Friday, October 6, from 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM to discuss and determine retaining the Watmough Bay addition (formerly Higgins...

Seasonal Changes to Public Access at Land Bank Preserves

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. September 22, 2023 – Last week we celebrated the Autumn Equinox, a signal that our daylight hours are waning. It also signals seasonal changes to public access at your Conservation Land Bank’s Zylstra Lake and Moun...

New Public Trail Opens on Lopez Island

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. September 19, 2023 - The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank and Washington State Parks are pleased to announce a new opportunity for a forest stroll - a 0.75-mile hiking trail through your Conservation Land Bank&rsquo...

Black-tail deer Hunting Season Opens September 1 at Lopez Hill and Mount Grant Preserves

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. August 28, 2023 – Deer hunting is open for a limited season at Lopez Hill and Mount Grant Preserves. Specific dates for 2023 are as follows:

Archery              ...

Conservation Land Bank Announces Special Meeting to Discuss Watmough Bay Preserve Addition

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. August 23, 2023 – The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank Commission seeks input regarding future plans for the Watmough Bay Preserve Addition (formerly the Higgins property) located on Lopez Island. The meeting will be h...

San Juan County's Land Bank Announces 2023 Fall Native Wildflower Sale

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. August 23, 2023 – The Salish Seeds Project announces its annual Fall Native Wildflower Sale, with more plants to choose from than ever.  Buyers can reserve plants online September 12 – 17 and pick them up ...

Turtleback Mountain Preserve Temporary Trail Closures

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. June 15, 2023 – San Juan County's Conservation Land Bank will implement temporary trail closures on Turtleback Mountain Preserve during June and July to accommodate the installation of nineteen road culverts. In res...

A Second Generation of Coho Salmon Found at the Land Bank’s Coho Preserve on Orcas Island!

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 8, 2023 – Local Fisheries Biologist, Jenny De Groot, shares an update on the emergence of Coho salmon at Coho Preserve on Orcas Island. 

"Spring is a time for optimism and hope. A time for rebirth. ...

Conservation Land Bank Events – May Round Up!

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. May 4, 2023 – San Juan County’s Conservation Land Bank is excited to share a series of events throughout May. From guided walks to habitat tours, there’s something for everyone!

North Shore Property Guided Tours | Orcas Island | May 5,...

Fact vs Fiction – Learn What $15 Gets You with the Land Bank

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. April 4, 2023 – Join the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank on Zoom OR in person for our Spring Community Conversation series. The Land Bank will host public meetings on Wednesdays - April 12, April 19, and Tuesday, Apri...

Land Bank Requests Seasonal Sheep Grazing Lease Proposals for 2023-2024

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. March 16, 2023 – The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank is requesting proposals from anyone interested in a short-term seasonal sheep grazing lease on areas of the Fowler’s Pond Preserve Property, on Orcas Isla...

County Council Awards Five Year Lease at Coffelt Farm Preserve

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. 10 February, 2023 – San Juan County is pleased to announce Lum Farm has been awarded a long-term lease at Coffelt Farm on Orcas Island.  

Eric and Amy Lum have been stalwart stewards of Coffelt Farm since 20...

Open House for Three Lopez Island Preserves

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. February 3, 2023 – Join the San Juan County Conservation Land Bank for an open house meeting to provide input on three Lopez Preserves: Spencer Spit, Richardson Marsh, and Lopez Hill.

Spencer Spit Preserve is 18 fore...

Notice of Scheduled Prescribed Burn at Turtleback Mountain Preserve

SAN JUAN COUNTY, WA. November 14, 2022 – The Land Bank will begin burning small piles on Turtleback Mountain Preserve this week under a permit from the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). This work follows strict protocols designed t...