SEATTLE, Wash. - A partnership of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, the Trust for Public Land (TPL) and Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) helped protect 171 acres along the southeast side of Mount Si. The acquisition of the land ensures permanent protection of a popular outdoor recreation site and preservation of important contiguous habitat and wildlife corridors.

TPL purchased the private property and conveyed ownership to DNR for permanent stewardship. The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program funded the acquisition. The land will be included in the Natural Resources Conservation Area (NCRA) which will protect its scenic landscape and provide public access to a viewpoint and trailhead.

"This is just one more example of how the people and organizations in this area have been terrific partners in helping to protect valuable habitat corridors and recreation opportunities, to put land into its best use," said Commissioner of Public Lands Doug Sutherland. "Partnerships that come together to focus their energies can accomplish so much for the public."