View above the protected moraines of Wallowa Lake

By the Numbers

Wallowa Land Trust is a local nonprofit, tax-exempt organization founded in 2004 by landowners and residents of Northeast Oregon's Wallowa County.

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Topographical map of Wallowa County

Why conserve your land?

Maintain scenic beauty

Preserve Wallowa County's stunning vistas for future generations

Improve water quality

Protect our rivers, streams, and watersheds

Preserve cultural landmarks

Honor and protect sites of cultural significance

Protect wildlife habitat

Ensure diverse species continue to thrive

Sustain working landscapes

Support local agriculture and ranching heritage

Provide economic returns

Benefit from tax incentives and estate planning options

The East Moraine Community Forest

Securing one of North America's most iconic landscapes

The breathtaking beauty of Wallowa Lake's East Moraine forest and open space was permanently protected in January 2020 when almost 1,800 acres were transferred into Wallowa County ownership.

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Head to Heart Conservation

Discover how we're reimagining conservation through meaningful collaboration with Indigenous peoples, bridging traditional ecological knowledge with modern land stewardship.

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Sunset on the forest

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