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104 North Laurel,
Suite 104
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone (360) 417-1815
Fax: (360) 457-1089
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About Us - Our History

Our organization was pioneered by several Clallam County friends and neighbors who wished to protect the:

Conservation of these special values ensures a healthy and special place for all residents of and visitors to Clallam County.

The founders realized that after land is developed for commercial purposes, it is unlikely to be returned to its pristine state and dedicated their efforts to preserve as much open space as possible. Many of the original founders continue to show strong support. Attorney, Gary Colley, is now our treasurer and legal advisor. Former Forestry Instructor, John Willits, participated in our first conservation easement. He’s still an active Board member and a strong voice on the Conservation Committee.

NOLT’s land conservation activities were handled by volunteers for many years. In response to increasing activity and community interest, NOLT hired its first full-time staff member in 1998. Until just recently, NOLT staff consisted of a full time Conservation Director and two part time positions; Stewardship Manager and an Office Manager. These positions were supervised by the volunteer Board of Directors. Thanks to funding in 2007 from the Benjamin N. Phillips Memorial Fund, NOLT was able to hire its first full-time Executive Director in 2008.

To date, we have conserved more than 2,500 acres.

Please feel free to contact us if you have questions or thoughts to share.