The Campaign to Save Vendovi Island

The acquisition of Vendovi Island in December 2010 is arguably the most significant conservation effort undertaken in the history of the Preservation Trust. In the Fall of 2010, Vendovi was put up for sale at auction. At stake was a 217-acre, virtually untouched island with nearly three miles of shoreline.

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DONORS GIVE BIG
FOR SAN JUAN ISLANDS!

Almost $30,000 was contributed during the 24-hour GiveBIG event to support the campaigns for Vendovi Island and Turtleback and to protect other special island places. Thanks to the 104 households who participated in GiveBIG to protect the San Juan Islands, and thanks to The Seattle Foundation for hosting such a successful fundraising drive.

Help Us to
Cap Turtleback!

The Campaign to Complete Turtleback is in its final stage. This effort will expand Turtleback Mountain Preserve by 140 acres, create a new day hike to Turtlehead Preserve with stunning 360° views, and protect the turtle’s entire ridgeline. Click below for a virtual video tour.

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Founded in 1979, the San Juan Preservation Trust is a private, non-profit and membership-based land trust dedicated to helping people and communities conserve land in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. The Preservation Trust has permanently protected more than 260 properties, 37 miles of shoreline and 15,000 acres on 20 islands, including land now managed as public parks, nature preserves, wildlife habitat, and working farms and forests.