The popular Waterfront Park preserves views of the water from the village and allows public access to the shoreline and nearby publicly-owned Indian Island. In , the Land Bank acquired an adjacent one-acre parcel and feet of waterfront. An additional. Coho Preserve is a small yet exceptional natural area which was acquired through a grant from the Salmon Recovery Funding Board.
Surrounded by towering forest, this magical 24 acre preserve is home to multiple songbirds, raptors, salmon and trout. This rich variety of habitat along Cascade Creek can be relished while hiking the rustic trail loop through the preserve. Waterfront access on Orcas Island is a high priority for locals. Crescent Beach, with its outstanding scenic values, ecological resources, and potential for public access has been a top conservation priority for the Land Bank since the beginning of the program.
An acquisition of acres in included nearly feet of no-bank beach waterfront and an extensive wetland system including a large pristine wetland adjacent to Crescent Beach. Another in added an additional 5 acres and feet of waterfront. In and , the preserve expanded further with the addition of Crescent Beach Preserve is a gem for marine study and public enjoyment.
These precious two acres with feet of low-bank marine shoreline and associated tidelands are ideally located just north of the Deer Harbor hamlet. A walking path of mixed forest and an area of open meadow provides public access to the shoreline and views across the harbor to the Wasp Islands.
A variety of birds utilize this land including bald eagles, osprey, kingfishers, and hummingbirds. Stonebridge-Terrill Preserve protects 59 acres of meadow, wetlands, and forest. Used historically for agriculture, a portion of this land still yields hay for island livestock. The preserve provides varied habitat for wildlife, retains stormwater, and helps recharge aquifers.
A short trail into a forested wetland and wildlife observation area is open year-round. The mowed portion of the preserve is open to the public following mowing in late summer with walk-in access from the adjacent county roads. Comprised of three parcels acquired by the Land Bank from - , the acre natural area encompasses a rich variety of habitats, including mature mixed forest, feet of marine shoreline, freshwater wetlands, and extensive tidelands.
The peaceful and picturesque setting of this sanctuary offers pedestrian shoreline access and special opportunities for wildlife watching. Turtleback Mountain Preserve is one of the most familiar and beloved landscapes in the San Juan Islands. Treasured by islanders for its dark, undeveloped ridge line, it is a refuge for wildlife and a haven for those who wander the trails through a mosaic of forests, wetlands and open meadows.
Turtleback Mountain is one of the largest undeveloped places in the county. Sheltering a variety of special habitats and species, the preserve is ecologically significant as well as beautiful. Pocket wetlands scattered about the property provide crucial habitat for wildlife and moisture-loving plants.
Seasonal drainage from the mountain nourishes the fertile wetlands of Crow Valley and the rich marine habitats of West Sound. Towering over Crow Valley and West Sound, Turtleback Mountain is visible from many vantage points throughout the county and beyond. Turtleback is a recreational resource.
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