Caring for our land

The places we get to recreate are fascinating and fragile environments.  The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust stewards our properties and trails wisely, allowing recreational access wherever it will not impair the land’s conservation value.  Learn what you can to better appreciate these special places and join in our mission to take care of our lands and waters.

Our online wildflower guide is a great learning tool for all trail users. You can also check out ways to eliminate noxious weeds that choke out native vegetation as you use the trails.

Trail Sustainability

• We’ve all seen it – huge trenches in the middle of trails, side by side trails because of a rut in one, or trails several feet across because footing is always better on the side.  Essentially ugly scars across beautiful landscapes.  The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust builds and maintains sustainable trails that can stand up to the test of time, wear, and water. 
• Volunteer to protect and maintain trails.