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Forterra creates prosperous, vibrant communities and conserves natural and working landscapes in Washington’s central Cascades and Olympic regions.

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Forterra Awards Breakfast!

Join us in celebrating One Region, One Future at the 18th annual Forterra Awards Breakfast. May 29th, 7-9:00 am.

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Get Outside!

There are many Forterra-protected lands with public access! Plan a trip and get outdoors!

Our Approach

We're advancing an innovative approach to conservation that encourages collaboration across all sectors and balances environmental, social and economic needs.

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GIVE BIG to Forterra on May 15th!

We are working hard to conserve an additional 50,000 acres of land in 2013 and we need your help! On Wednesday, May 15th, all...

An Award-Winning Policy To Complete Ocean Shores’ Streets

A rendered example of what a complete street can look like.  By Jeff Aken, Communities Program Manager Ocean Shores, a city of 5500...

Coalition of volunteers cleaning up the Duwamish River

King 5, April 22, 2013 By Gary Chittim TUKWILA, Wash. -- The Duwamish River in Tukwila is getting a little more breathing room each...

Getting Ready to Grow

Forterra staff Skye Schell, garden leader Dal Diyali, and IRC volunteers prepare the path with donated burlap bags. Photo by Cameron...

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What We Do

  • Conserve Land
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