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Wallowa Land Trust Application for Accreditation Renewal
Stakeholder Notification/Public Notice
September 2, 2020
The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Wallowa Land Trust is pleased to announce it is applying for renewal of accreditation. A public comment period is now open.
Wallowa Land Trust was first awarded accreditation in 2015. Accreditation renewal takes place every five years. This process means an independent, third-party analysis and assessment of Wallowa Land Trust to ensure we are meeting the highest national standards for land conservation and stewardship in perpetuity. The accreditation seal is a mark of distinction in land conservation. It is awarded to land trusts meeting the highest national standards for excellence and conservation permanence. Each accredited land trust completes a rigorous review process by an independent third party and joins a network of organizations united by strong ethical practices. Wallowa Land Trust is proud to be a part of this trusted network of land trusts who have demonstrated fiscal accountability, strong organizational leadership, sound transactions and lasting stewardship of the lands they conserve.
You are invited to participate. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, will be conducting an extensive review of Wallowa Land Trust’s policies and programs. The Commission invites public input and accepts signed, written comments on pending applications. Comments must relate to how Wallowa Land Trust complies with national quality standards. These standards address the ethical and technical operation of a land trust. For the full list of standards see http://www.landtrustaccreditation.org/help-and-resources/indicator-practices
To learn more about the accreditation program and to submit a comment, visit www.landtrustaccreditation.org, or email your comment to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Comments may also be mailed to:
Land Trust Accreditation Commission
Attn: Public Comments
36 Phila Street, Suite 2,
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
Please submit any comments on Wallowa Land Trust’s application no later than Monday October 5, 2020.
ENTERPRISE — Wallowa County celebrated a historic event in January — the acquisition of the 1,791-acre East Moraine Community Forest. Now that the land is in public ownership, it’s time for members of the public to weigh in on how to manage it.
Kathleen Ackley, Wallowa Land Trust's Executive Director, and John Hillock, Campaign Chair and County Commissioner, discussed the Campaign for the East Moraine. During the interview, they discuss how long this Campaign has been in the works, what organization and agencies are involved, provide updates on the in-the-works management plan, and a fundraising update. 11/21/19.
OPB's Think Out Loud discusses the Campaign for the East Moraine. Listen here.
09/25/2019
482 Acres of Wallowa Lake’s East Moraine Conserved
Joseph, OR – Wallowa Lake’s iconic East Moraine is well on its way to being conserved in its entirety. Another 482 acres was recently added to the growing list of properties under permanent protection. Working with Wallowa Land Trust, landowners Lou and Deyette Perry voluntarily established a conservation easement on their working farm that extinguishes development of one homesite, maintains working lands, and conserves habitat forever.
Wallowa Land Trust's Annual Picnic has been canceled due to rising COVID-19 cases in Wallowa County.
We are sad to say that after much discussion and careful watch of COVID-19 numbers, the Wallowa Land Trust team has made the decision to cancel our Annual Picnic this weekend. This decision was based off of updates from both the CDC and Wallowa Memorial Hospital, who reported 14 new COVID-19 cases over the weekend. Unfortunately, COVID-19 cases are increasing rapidly in Wallowa County much like the rest of the state.
Link here for more information about rising cases.
Based off of this information, we felt it crucial to do our part in keeping those we love safe and mitigate any potential for furthering this spike in rising COVID-19 cases. We are reminded that despite our excitement to gather together and celebrate conservation work here in northeast Oregon, this pandemic is not yet over.
Thank you for your understanding and we hope to see your faces in the near future! Your continued support of our work through these uncertain times remains a light at the end of the tunnel. We will gather together someday soon, and until then, stay safe.
*** Our annual art raffle will still go on! While the winning ticket will not be drawn at the now-canceled annual picnic, we will instead draw the winner on Tuesday, August 31st at our office. To purchase tickets for the chance to win this beautiful piece, give us a call at 541-426-2042 or purchase through our website.
Custom framed original 20"x13" watercolor on paper by Barbara Andersen. Market value $750.00.
BUY RAFFLE TICKETS ONLINE
Click HERE to purchase tickets online.
Tickets are $1/each, $25.00 for 30 or $50.00 for 60
Local partnership seals deal to purchase 60% of the moraine
- Wolfe Conservation Easement, La Grande Observer, August 2017
- Ham Conservation Easement, La Grande Observer, June 2017
- Land Trust outing shows importance of foods to Native culture, Wallowa County Chiefton, July 2016
- Ranks of Accredited Land Trusts Grow, Land Trust Accreditation Commission, February 2016.
- Moraine Preservation Grant High on National List, Wallowa County Chieftain, February 2016.
- Congress gives Land and Water Conservation Fund Three More Years, East Oregonian, December 2015.
- Brothers donate land on lake's west moraine, La Grande Observer, December 2015.
- Washington family donates lake property to local Land Trust, Wallowa County Chieftain, December 2015.
- Merkley Holds Town Hall No. 248 in Joseph, Wallowa County Chieftain, August 2015.
- Parks and Recreation Commission Visits, Wallowa County Chieftain, July 2015.
