Thurston County is now accepting applications for its 2026 Conservation Futures program, which provides funding to landowners who want to preserve their property in an undeveloped state. The deadline to apply is 5 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026.
The program is designed for private landowners who wish to protect their land from development while still receiving financial benefits similar to selling the property. Conservation Futures funding is typically used to purchase conservation easements, which permanently limit how land can be used.
The county announced the program on March 23, 2026.