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DRAFT Dolphin Bay Road Property Stewardship and Management Plan Now Open for Public Comment
The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank is seeking public input on its recently completed Draft Stewardship and Management Plan (SMP) for a new preserve located on Dolphin Bay Road on Orcas Island. [...]
Update to Orcas Community Re: Proposed Deer Hunting at Turtleback Mountain and North Shore Preserves
The Conservation Land Bank has proposed limited deer hunting on Turtleback and North Shore Preserves for this coming season. After a series of public meetings and additional community input, the Land [...]
Meet Your Newest Land Bank Commissioners
This year, your Land Bank welcomes two new volunteer commissioners, Mary Gropp and Chris Guidotti. We are lucky to live in a community enriched with members possessing a diverse array of [...]
March 4 Beaverton Marsh Trail Project Open House
On March 4, your Conservation Land Bank hosted its first Open House update regarding the $5.2M Federal Funding allocated to Beaverton Marsh Trail Project. And what a turnout! Upwards of 70 [...]
Director’s Note | Spring 2026
Happy May Day! One of the best things about living in the islands is the opportunity to watch spring unfold in all its splendor. This season hasn’t disappointed with spectacular wildflower [...]
