Is the Whatcom Land Trust a government agency?
No, Whatcom Land Trust is a board-governed, volunteer-based nonprofit organization. WLT is recognized as a community-based land trust with a significant record of land conservation. Our collaborative efforts have been identified both regionally and on the national level as prime examples of how to acheive significant conservation. We work only through voluntary conservation, not governmental regulations, to help protect our natural resources. We rely on private contributions, not your tax dollars, to support our operation. Q: Who runs Whatcom Land Trust, and how? A: Whatcom Land Trust is guided by a 15-member volunteer board of directors who share a love of Whatcom County and a strong ethic of public service. We also benefit from the wisdom of an advisory board with a wide range of conservation, education, and legal expertise. With a small staff our accomplishments have been achieved largely through the donated services of volunteers on a variety of committees. Q: Does the Whatcom Land
