Blue Mountain Land Trust protects 661 acres of farmland in the Walla Walla Valley

Blue Mountain Land Trust protects 661 acres of farmland in the Walla Walla Valley

BMLT recently completed our 19th conservation easement project on a wheat farm outside of Dixie, WA, adding 661 acres to our protected properties for a total of 23,313 acres protected. A majority of this farmland contains soils of statewide significance, a precious resource if developed, will never recover. Thanks to members of the BMLT community, the Eagleson family, and project funders, the farm will continue as productive agricultural land forever.

Over 8,800 acres permanently protected to support agriculture, fish, and wildlife in eastern Oregon

Over 8,800 acres permanently protected to support agriculture, fish, and wildlife in eastern Oregon

The Blue Mountain Land Trust (BMLT) recently completed a project to protect 8,877 acres of property in eastern Oregon, the largest working lands conservation easement for the organization. Secret Valley Ranch represents a model for the protection of viable working ranch land in tandem with conservation values, ensuring a healthy future for the operation, landscape, fish, and wildlife.