For healthy ecosystems, clean water, and future generations

Protecting and caring for the lands and waters essential to life and the well-being of communities in the Inland Northwest.

Working With Our Community

Building Connections

Inland Northwest Land Conservancy works with our community to identify and protect special places throughout the region. We protect private lands through legal agreements with landowners. We also work to improve lands under our management for habitat, clean water and air, and native plants. In recent years, the Conservancy has partnered with other agencies and community organizations to protect land for public enjoyment. Check out our projects under Where We Work and join us in protecting this beautiful area for years to come!

Discussions are actively underway between the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy and the Dishman Hills Conservancy to explore a merger of the two land conservancies that would broaden and strengthen our collective impact. Our shared intent is to continue building a resilient network of protected places, deepen human connection to nature, and ensure lasting conservation success across the region for people and wildlife. More information to follow.

Leaving a Legacy

Did You Know?

Your legacy can become part of the long-term protection of lands and waters. Including a gift to Inland Northwest Land Conservancy in your estate plans can be simple and flexible.

Priority Areas

Giving a Focus to Create Impact

We’ve conserved more than 30,000 acres and 134 properties across the Inland Northwest. Using a science-based approach, we’ve pinpointed the places that matter most-landscapes rich in ecological value and facing the biggest threats: Coeur d’Alene River, Mica Peak, Mt. Spokane, Hangman Creek, and the Channeled Scablands.

Upcoming Events

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April 25, 2026

Palisades Park Spring Clean-up

Join INLC and Friends of Palisades for our seasonal trail clean-up at Palisades City Park—help care for one of our community’s favorite gems!

April 27, 2026

City Nature Challenge Hike at Waikiki Springs!

Join us on the land for some citizen science! The City Nature Challenge is a great way to get started in citizen science, and contribute to a world-wide challenge to collect field data! No experience needed. Just bring your phone, loaded up with iNaturalist, and hike docent Joe Spitz will

May 1, 2026

Waikiki Preserve Moonlight Hike

Come join hike docent Bernadine Bank in the adventure of hiking by moonlight and take advantage of this special opportunity outside of the normal hiking hours at Waikiki!

May 2, 2026

Paths Toward Belonging: Hike II

Join us for a Philosophical Hiking Series with INLC & EWU. This hike will explore interconnection and responsibility in living ecological systems. Walk with EWU Philosophy students and Hike Docent Mark Merhab, reflecting on how humans, animals, land, and time are woven together in care and conservation.

Conservation by the Numbers

Acres of Protected Land

30,016

No. of Conserved Properties

134

Conservation Agreement Acres

15,409

Waterways & Shoreline

128 miles

Partner Project Acres

10,604

Spokane & Kootenai County Households Within Sight of Land the Conservancy Has Helped Protect

90%

Recent Blog Posts

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April 24, 2026

Connect with Nature in May

May is a wonderful time to get outside and explore the Inland Northwest! From birding hikes and plant identification games to trail work days and reflective walks, there’s something for everyone this month. Come join us for one or more upcoming adventures and take in the beauty of nature and

April 17, 2026

Join us for the 2026 City Nature Challenge

Join us in documenting the incredible biodiversity of the Inland Northwest. Knowing which species live here helps protect vital habitats and wildlife corridors, guide restoration work, and inform thoughtful trail and forest management. From April 24–27, we’ll head outside together to observe and photograph the plants and animals around us

April 10, 2026

From Seedling to Something Bigger: Our Nursery is Growing

What started in 2024 as a small native plant nursery at Glen Tana is growing into something much bigger, and we invite you to help! We're expanding our capacity from 4,000 to 12,000 plants, and this April, we're hosting three volunteer potting days where you can get your hands dirty

April 3, 2026

Grow What Grows Here

Some people find their way to conservation through a classroom or a cause. Steven found his on the banks of North Creek in Washington. As a kid, he spent hours exploring that stretch of water — turning over rocks, learning the names of plants, and watching what lived in and

Where We Work

Inland Northwest Land Conservancy is focused on creating opportunities with community leaders, private landowners, and government agencies to preserve the clean air, waters, and scenic beauty of the Inland Northwest region.

What We Do

We envision a future of interconnected natural habitats throughout the Inland Northwest, supporting thriving populations of native plants and wildlife, enjoyed and respected by the people who also call this region home.

Partners in Conservation

Critical Local Connections

Local land conservation is made possible with the help of our many partners. Here are just a few of our conservation partners who make it all possible.