O’Neal Conservation Easement
Lopez Island
Year Protected: 2006
Land Protected: 6 acres
Public Benefits: Tidelands, forest, coastal wetland
This unique property is located on the shores of Hunter Bay, a sensitive body of water along the east side of Lopez Island that is noted for its critical salmon forage fish habitat.
Donated by Miles and Lola O’Neal, this conservation easement prohibits any further development while permanently protecting mature native forest, coastal wetlands, an interesting fern/boulder community, and critical tidelands habitat.