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Friend, when drought threatened Springwood Ranch in Washington's Yakima Basin, the landscape reached a breaking point.

Decades of scarce rainfall left crops withered and streams dry. If nothing changed, more than 3,600 acres of farmland, river, and wildlife habitat would have been lost.

But thanks to dedicated TPL supporters, that's starting to change.

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What's being made possible:

Trust for Public Land helped bring together the Yakama Nation, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Kittitas County leaders--each with critical priorities for the land and water--to permanently protect Springwood Ranch and restore 6 miles of river. Now, explore the impact:

Restoring Water and Wildlife
Decades of drought dried up the Yakima River. This partnership will help increase the water supply and restore salmon-bearing streams--bringing life back to the river and supporting healthy ecosystems.

See how the river is returning to the Yakima Basin:
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Preserving a Way of Life
Springwood Ranch's hayfields have long supported the local economy. Thanks to this collaboration, agricultural lands that were once at risk will continue to be conserved, supporting jobs, generating revenue, and ensuring the land remains productive for generations.

Learn how local livelihoods are being protected:
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Returning Lands to the Yakama Nation
This land holds deep meaning for the Yakama people. Through this project, the Yakama Nation will once again have access to food sources and spaces that connect them to their history and heritage.

Discover what this return means for the Yakama Nation:
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This story is one of hope.

Springwood Ranch stands as proof that even when land is pushed to its limits, renewal is possible when people come together and seek creative solutions. It is the first property in Washington to be co-owned and comanaged by a tribe and the state--a historic milestone that's being hailed as a model for how collaboration can meet the needs of people and wildlife.

Explore how this project is restoring balance to the Yakima Basin--and how you can be part of the next success story:
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With gratitude,
Your friends at Trust for Public Land

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