This is great! The Nature Conservancy is acquiring the lands from Plum Creek, including 47,921 acres in the Yakima River Headwaters in Washington and 117,152 acres in the Lower Blackfoot River Watershed in Montana. 257 Square-Mile Project Will Unite Checkerboard Ownership Patterns in Key Areas of Montana and Washington “This project will secure some of the most important wildlife habitat on the continent,” said Mark R. Tercek, president and CEO of The Nature Conservancy. “These lands serve as critical linkages between vast wilderness areas and will protect sources of clean water for people and nature. We are excited about the opportunity to work with local communities to develop a shared vision for the future of these forests and rivers. nature.org/newsfeatures/pressreleases/great-western-checkerboards-project-announcement.xml?utm_campaign=social.nature&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter&utm_content=1414443474
Posted on: Tue, 28 Oct 2014 16:38:27 +0000
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