Stillman Creek Riparian Preserve

Purchased in 2020

Property Overview:

• Stillman Creek Riparian Preserve consists of 37.5 acres and 6,800 feet of shoreline of Stillman and Lost creeks, just above the confluence of Stillman Creek and South Fork Chehalis River in the Boistfort Valley.
• In conjunction with the property acquisition, CLT put a senior water right into trust with the help of the Washington Water Trust and the Department of Ecology Trust Water Rights Program.
• Lewis Conservation District and WDFW are embarking on a major salmon habitat enhancement project on this property for the benefit of spring and fall Chinook salmon, Coho salmon, and winter steelhead.

Thank you to the following partners:

• Forterra
• Lewis Conservation District
• Office of the Chehalis Basin
• WA Dept. of Fish & Wildlife
• WA Dept. of Ecology
• Washington Water Trust
• WA Recreation and Conservation Office

CLT Strategic Conservation Goal Achieved:

• Conserve wetlands, riparian areas, and associated upland forests.

To learn more about this project, click here.

Check out this short video of Stillman Creek Riparian Preserve!