Our Land, Our Water, Our Future

It’s beautiful here. But our lakes, rivers, meadows, and foothills are more than just scenery — they’re also a valuable resource, providing the area with quality water, recreation, and a vital connection to nature. The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust works with private landowners, businesses, and local communities to ensure that we will be able to enjoy the benefit of our cherished natural areas for years to come.

Trails
trail in the Wenatchee Foothills

Learn about trails in our area, whether you hike, bike, run or ride a horse.

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What We Do

We have permanently protected over 26,600 acres of our region's most important natural areas, primarily in Chelan and Douglas counties.

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Get Involved
How to Get Involved

Together, we can protect the natural areas that enrich our lives and ensure that future generations will have open space and clean, healthy rivers. Get involved!

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Lookout Natural Area

A Once-In-A-Generation Opportunity

For more than a decade, CDLT has worked with the Ohme family to secure this land, and now, with a shared commitment to conservation, the landowners are ready to ensure its permanent for public access. 

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Building the Next Generation of Field Ecologists
students on a grass field

Opportunities for Undergraduate Students in Field Ecology

Chelan-Douglas Land Trust is partnering with University of Washington professor Julie Larson to create opportunities for undergraduate students interested in field ecology who may have had limited access to outdoor recreation, camping, or field research.

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