Atira Conservation

10/12/2026

Exciting news for Montana’s wildlife and outdoor enthusiasts! A 160-acre property at Falls Creek has been permanently protected, expanding critical habitat within the federally designated Cabinet-Yaak Grizzly Bear Recovery Area, home to one of the most endangered grizzly populations in North America with only 45-55 bears remaining.

Protecting grizzlies does more than help one species. As an umbrella species, their conservation safeguards entire ecosystems, benefiting countless other wildlife including Canada lynx, wolverines, wolves, Westslope cutthroat trout, bald eagles, Townsend’s big-eared bats, western toads, and many rare native plants.

The Falls Creek property also features one of Montana’s largest waterfalls on private land, along with grassland meadows, conifer forests, wetlands, and vital riparian habitat. Even better, the acquisition preserves public access to a network of hiking and mountain biking trails for future generations to enjoy.

Thank you Vital Ground for securing more of the natural heritage that makes Montana so special. 🌲 🐻 💚

For more info: https://atiraconservation.com/project/falls-creek/

09/29/2026

🌿 Hello Case Ranch Conservation Easement! 🌿

This historic ranch now permanently protects 2,330 acres in the Potomac Valley of western Montana—a landscape recognized as a hub of biodiversity connecting the Northern Continental Divide, Greater Yellowstone, and Bitterroot-Selway ecosystems.

And..it checks all the boxes!
✅ Expansive Connectivity
Connecting to state and federal lands, other conservation easements, and Wilderness areas.
✅ Water Resource Conservation
Protecting nearly 3 miles of Union Creek, a tributary of the Blackfoot River and important habitat for native Westslope Cutthroat Trout.
✅ Diverse Wildlife Habitat
Providing habitat for grizzly bears, elk, migratory birds, and countless other species.
✅ Working Lands Support
Continuing livestock, timber, and crop production.
✅ Public Access & Community History
Securing perpetual public hunting historic buildings that reflect the area's rich history.

We’re grateful to everyone who helped make this conservation success possible—and especially to our partners Five Valleys Land Trust!

09/21/2026

🌿 Excited to share a new collaboration with the Land Trust of North Alabama!

We’re proud to introduce the Green Mountain River to the Gap Conservation Area—a 65-acre property in the heart of a well-established regional conservation landscape surrounding Green Mountain in Huntsville, Alabama.

This special property features diverse habitats, seasonal streams, and important connections to existing preserves. It also lies within a regionally significant natural corridor that provides critical habitat for an extraordinary assemblage of globally rare and vulnerable plant species.

We’re grateful to partner with the Land Trust of North Alabama to protect this remarkable landscape and strengthen a growing network of conserved lands. 💚

For more info: https://atiraconservation.com/project/green-mountain-reed-acquisition/

09/08/2026

Perched above the Klickitat River in south-central Washington, Klickitat Oaks – Phase 1 is now permanently protected — safeguarding 2,666 acres of priority oak and pine woodland habitat and an important link in wildlife migration corridors, including the Pacific Flyway.

This landscape contains some of the most extensive and highest-quality Oregon white oak habitat in Washington. These remarkable trees are naturally fire- and drought-tolerant, making the conservation of oak woodlands an important step toward building climate resilience across the region. 🌳

We’re grateful to our partners at Columbia Land Trust for their work to conserve this vital landscape for wildlife, people, and climate resilience. For more info visit: https://atiraconservation.com/project/klickitat-oaks-phase-1/

09/01/2026

🌿 We’re celebrating another conservation win with our partners Five Valleys Land Trust. An additional 1,997 acres in the Missoula Valley, Montana, are now permanently protected through the Indreland Ranch–LaValle Creek Conservation Easement. This easement safeguards working agricultural lands, high-quality wildlife habitat, and expands the network of protected lands that help sustain the region’s natural heritage.

The property provides important winter range for elk 🦌, protects native plant communities with high conservation value & supports multiple Montana Species of Conservation Concern, including genetically pure population of westslope cutthroat trout 🐟.

Check out https://atiraconservation.com/project/indreland-ranch/for more info.

08/11/2026

08/11/2026

Thanks to Sonoma County Regional Parks Foundation & Sonoma County Regional Parks for hosting Impact 100 Redwood Circle for a preview of a new park coming to Sonoma County! These folks make it happen--land conservation for ALL to enjoy!

08/05/2026

The Peregrine Preserve is a spectacular 104-acre tract recently protected thanks to the efforts of our partners at Highlands-Cashiers Land Trust. Perched along the southeastern face of the iconic Whiteside Mountain, this remarkable property in Jackson Co, NC borders the Nantahala National Forest.

Ranked “Exceptional” by NC Natural Heritage Area, Peregrine Preserve safeguards one of the most biologically diverse temperate rainforests in the country. The property boasts high and low-elevation granitic domes. It provides essential habitat for wildlife and rare plants, including the green salamander, timber rattlesnakes, Blue Ridge groundsel, and granite dome goldenrod. Peregrine Preserve also creates an important buffer for the adjacent old-growth forests within the Nantahala National Forest, helping ensure these extraordinary ecosystems remain connected and resilient for generations.🌲🦎🌼🐍

Check out more info at: https://atiraconservation.com/project/peregrine-preserve/

08/03/2026

🌿 DYK The Appalachian Highlands Wildlands Corridor (AHWC) is located within one of the most biodiverse temperate regions on Earth? 🌎

Home to thousands of plants, fungi, and animal species—including more than 250 rare species, with some found nowhere else on the planet—the AHWC is a truly extraordinary landscape!

Thanks to our partners Kentucky Natural Lands Trust, an additional 243 acres on the north face of Pine Mountain are now permanently protected. This acquisition expands KNLT's Hurricane Gap Preserve to 1,248 acres, safeguarding critical forest habitat at the headwaters of the Kentucky River. 🌲💧

This newly protected land also conserves the headwaters of several tributaries of Line Fork, part of the North Fork of the Kentucky River. These freshwater ecosystems are among the most biodiverse temperate freshwater systems in the world, supporting an incredible diversity of 🐟 fishes, 🦪 mussels, 🦞 crayfish, and countless aquatic invertebrates.

07/29/2026

Nestled near Garrison, Montana, the Brock Creek property spans 49 acres in an important wildlife connectivity corridor. This ecologically significant landscape links the Northern Continental Divide, Greater Yellowstone, and Bitterroot ecosystems, providing a vital pathway for wildlife to move safely across the region.

Just east of the property, Brock Creek flows through a rich riparian corridor that is home to brook trout, rainbow trout, westslope cutthroat trout 🐟, and thriving beaver ponds. These healthy waterways also provide critical habitat for elk, deer🦌, wolves, black bears, and grizzly bears 🐻. Thanks Vital Ground for making this happen! For more info: https://atiraconservation.com/project/brock-creek/

Together, we can protect the places that connect us all. 💚