By Aimee Moran, Membership Coordinator-
Phyllis Mott, long-time Idaho Conservation League member, rules conservationist supreme on North Idaho’s Lake Cocolalla.
This week the Spokesman Review newspaper featured Phyllis’ commitment to preserving her 52 acres of pristine lake front acreage.
Phyllis partnered with the Inland Northwest Land Trust to create a conservation easement to keep her land magnificent and undeveloped. This protection ensures that her land remains a sanctuary for the deer, moose, elk, bear, raccoons, bobcat and a variety of birds that share the space with Phyllis.
The easement consolidates multiple lots and prevents the building of up to 8 additional houses. It is tailored to allow farming, limited grazing, and ongoing forestry. It will protect wildlife and natural habitats and will help maintain the rural character of the Cocolalla Lake area by preserving visible open space.
“I hope those who visit will find peace and beauty,” says Phyllis. Three Idaho Conservation League staffers, including North Idaho Associate Susan Drumheller, did just that when they visited Phyllis in June. We were treated to a visit to the lands’ grove of majestic old growth cedars.
For information on how to protect your green space go here.
