The Nature Conservancy has transferred ownership of around 9,000 acres of Beezley Hills Preserve to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. This transfer will help with conservation efforts of the shrub steppe habitat and allow for more access to hunting in the area, according to WDFW.
September 20, 2025
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WDFW takes over Beezley Hills Preserve
EPHRATA – In a move for conservation efforts in Washington State, the Nature Conservancy has transferred ownership of the 9,000-acre Beezley Hills Preserve to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. The goal is to bolster habitat conservation efforts, particularly for endangered species such as the Columbia Basin pygmy rabbit, and provide opportunities for low-impact public recreation, according to WDFW Communications Contact Nicole Jordan.