Rocky Mountain Trench

Cherry Meadows

This charming East Kootenay property was donated to the Nature Conservancy of Canada by Carol and Walter Latter.

After decades of effort to conserve the last remaining unprotected property on the east shore of Columbia Lake, the Nature Conservancy of Canada and our partners succeeded in purchasing this ecologically and culturally important property.

The Dutch Creek Hoodoos are a well known landmark in the Columbia Valley (Photo by Steve Ogle)

Dutch Creek Hoodoos Conservation Area

The towering natural rock formations stand as a landmark feature of the Columbia Valley.

Geddes Creek

Nestled against the western slopes of the Rocky Mountains, the forests of Geddes Creek Conservation Area link the upper mountains to the rich wetlands of the valley-bottom below.

Luxor Linkage Conservation Area

This spectacular property in the East Kootenay spans forest, grassland and wetland habitats, and is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including bighorn sheep, elk and grizzly bear.

Marion Creek Benchlands

Wedged between the Rocky Mountains and the Purcell Range in south eastern BC, the Rocky Mountain Trench is a flat-bottomed valley carved into existence by the Columbia River.

Pine Butte Ranch

An active cattle ranch located near Cranbrook in the East Kootenay, Pine Butte Ranch is celebrated for the exemplary health and productivity of both its cattle and its grasslands.

SRL-K2 Ranch Conservation Project

A conservation agreement now protects more than 4,500 hectares (11,000 acres) of this historic East Kootenay ranch.

Thunder Hill Ranch

Located in the ecologically important Columbia Valley, Thunder Hill Ranch contains many of the key natural features that make this area such a hotspot for conservation activity.

Kootenay River Ranch

This breathtaking property in the Upper Columbia River Valley spans significant interior Douglas-fir open forest and grassland habitats. The valley bottom provides linkage habitat for grizzly bears, elk and deer.