CONSERVATION -- In a deal made in February, Spokane County has officially acquired 160 acres of ponderosa pine land in the Glenrose area as an addition to Dishman Hills Conservation Area. 

The “Glenrose 160” property just west of Conservation Futures land acquired by Spokane County in 2012, providing a critical public access point to the growing conservation area. The land was transferred to the county by the state Department of Natural Resources.

The new acquisition is another step toward pursuing purchases and easements to create a public corridor -- a.k.a. the Dream Trail -- for human-powered recreation and wildlife from the Appleway area of Spokane Valley south to the Rocks of Sharon.

The Glenrose 160 property was transferred to Spokane County on March 29^th through the Washington State Trust Land Transfer Program, which allows DNR to transfer properties to other jurisdictions with the purchase price being funded by the Washington State Legislature. 

The program allows DNR to purchase replacement property that may provide greater long-term funding potential for public school construction.

“I personally thank the Department of Natural Resources for their support and congratulate the Dishman Hills Conservancy for their unfailing hard work to ensure that this incredible area is preserved for future generations,” said County Commissioner Shelly O’Quinn.

Jeff Lambert, Executive Director for the Dishman Hills Conservancy said, “DHC started this campaign in 2012 to transfer the Glenrose 160-acre property to Spokane County. We appreciate the strong support of Spokane County, the Glenrose Community Association and our legislators to assure funding for this important conservation property.”

Non-motorized recreation, including hiking and wildlife viewing is allowed within Dishman Hills Conservation Area.  Limited on street parking is available at 3700 S. Thierman Rd.