Since 1983, The Lands Council has worked diligently to protect the forests, water, and wildlife of the Inland Northwest. A lot has changed over the past 38 years - including the needs of our community - and through it all The Lands Council has adapted and responded to the unique characteristics of our regional environment.
The Lands Council has been through many changes and we stand strong through it all. The work of The Lands Council is is tied to the organizational mission to protect the Inland Northwest forests, water, and wildlife for future generations. The Lands Council staff and board remain committed to that mission. Additionally, The Lands Council is supported by a strong network of community partners, members, supporters, and volunteers that are also committed to our mission and vision. We are stronger together - collectively working towards these goals.
At The Lands Council, we -
Restore streams and riparian areas,
Reduce contaminants, such as PCBs, in our waterways,
Advocate for wilderness protection,
Partner with the City of Spokane's to increase our urban canopy,
Provide innovative, nature-based solutions to environmental problems through beaver relocation, mycoremediation, and biochar,
Prevent new coal and oil facilities in Washington state, and
Provide environmental education to our future generation of environmental stewards.
We ask you to stand with us as we continue to protect our Inland Northwest forests, water, and wildlife today and into the future.
This month, we are busy planting trees to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day. Please join us as at our Free Tree Giveaway, SpoCanopy Tree Planting, and Earth Day Tree Planting. Find out more at https://landscouncil.org/events.
On February 25, 2021, we met with 15 Department of Natural Resources representatives from across the state, just north of Ford, Washington. Our goal was to demonstrate how our modular panel kiln can be assembled around existing piles of residual biomass, often referred to as slash piles. Our demonstration was designed to inform DNR reps on the feasibility of utilizing Biochar conversion to remove residual fuels from the forest, sequester carbon and create a soil amendment to enhance forest health.
