The emphasis of this project in Okanogan County was to secure the most critical habitats under-represented in the established protected land base and link these parcels to existing agency holdings. The primary objective was to protect the intact riverine forest riparian habitats in the broad flood plains of the Methow watershed through fee simple and conservation easement purchases. These critical areas, largely absent from current public ownership, support the greatest biological diversity of any watershed habitat type and represent the best remaining riverine forest in Eastern Washington. They are particularly important for listed anadromous fish, songbirds, and sensitive bat species. The finished project will serve as a showcase for the compatibility of sustainable development and resource conservation.