Who We Are
Kittitas Conservation Trust is a private, non-profit, conservation corporation founded in 2002.
Our Mission
Protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat, open space, cultural and recreational resources, and scenic views in the Upper Yakima River Basin.
History
Kittitas Conservation Trust was created from a Cooperative Agreement between the Yakama Nation, Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, and Trendwest Resorts (now Suncadia).
The Cooperative Agreement describes the corporate structure of the Trust, conservation goals and objectives, and basic fiscal framework.
Kittitas Conservation Trust was incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington on June 19, 2002 for the following purposes:
- Acquire and own conservation easements, development rights, or real property interests to protect and enhance fish and wildlife habitat, open space and scenic views
- Restore river and riparian habitats to a more natural condition for the benefit of aquatic species using best available science
- Acquire water rights to provide additional instream flows in the upper Yakima River and its tributaries
A primary objective of the Trust is no net loss of productive fish and wildlife habitat in connection with the development of the 6,000 acre Suncadia master planned resort near Roslyn.