DNR will host a public meeting on April 8 at Trout Lake Grange No. 210 to discuss the NAP and provide an overview of the plan.
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will hold a public meeting to share information about how Washington’s unique species and habitats are protected and preserved at Trout Lake Natural Area Preserve, as well as take public comment about a draft management plan.
Trout Lake Natural Area Preserve provides vital habitat for many wildlife species. Over 150 species of birds have been recorded on the site, including many neotropical migratory species of conservation concern. Current site conservation management goals and activities are being summarized in a management plan that is available for review through Thursday, April 23. The plan will be finalized in June 2026.
Trout Lake Natural Area is a 2,165-acre preserve that serves several critical conservation features. It is one of six known areas in Washington where Sandhill cranes (Antigone canadensis tabida) (a state endangered species) can be found nesting. This NAP also hosts several rare plant species and a population of Oregon Spotted Frog (Rana pretiosa) (a federally threatened species with a small number of existing populations throughout the state).
What: Public outreach event about DNR’s Natural Areas Program and Site Management Plan for Trout Lake Natural Area
When: Wednesday, April 8, 2026 from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Where: Trout Lake Grange No. 210, 2390 WA-141, Trout Lake, WA 98650
- Click here to find out more about the Trout Lake Natural Area
- For more information, please contact Kevin Lieske at kevin.lieske@dnr.wa.gov
DNR’s Natural Areas Program
DNR’s Natural Areas Program is the steward of 58 Natural Area Preserves and 39 Natural Resources Conservation Areas on about 173,300 acres statewide. Preserves include the highest-quality examples of native ecosystems and habitat for rare plant or animal species, helping to preserve animals and plants in the face of climate change and increased development. Conservation areas include ecological systems, scenic views, wildlife habitat, and low-impact recreation. In addition to resource conservation, both preserves and conservation areas function as reference sites for comparing natural and altered environments, hosting scientific research and environmental education activities.
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