Mueller Conservation Easement

Conserved in 2020

Property Overview:

• This 74-acre conservation easement protects 4,600 feet of the Skookumchuck River, which flows into the Chehalis River.
• This stretch of river provides habitat for spring and fall Chinook salmon, coho salmon, and winter steelhead. Waterfowl use both the river and adjacent wetlands. A variety of large mammals utilize the property, particularly elk.
• Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife plans to do extensive restoration on this strategic property.

Thank you to the following partners:

• Geoffrey and Lorna Mueller
• Forterra
• Office of Chehalis Basin
• WA Recreation & Conservation Office
• Thurston Conservation District
• WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
• WA Dept. of Ecology

CLT Strategic Conservation Goal Achieved:

• Conserve wetlands, riparian areas, and associated upland forests.
• Conserve prairie and oak woodlands.

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