On June 30th, 2022, Great Peninsula Conservancy acquired a permanent conservation easement on approximately 21 acres of wetland and riparian habitat along the lower reaches of Minter Creek. The property is located in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, off of 118th Ave NW, just south of the border with Kitsap County. This conservation easement protects the riparian and wetland habitat on the property and eliminates the potential for development, subdivision, mining, and other activities detrimental to the conservation values of the easement area. The protection of this area safeguards approximately 1,300 feet of main-stem Minter Creek, which is utilized by coho, cutthroat, and Endangered Species Act listed Puget Sound steelhead. It also protects around 1,800 feet of two seep-fed tributaries to Minter Creek. Lower reaches of Minter Creek also support Chinook, chum, and pink salmon. This conservation easement is directly adjacent to 510 acres owned by Pierce County Public Works, WA Department of Natural Resources, and Key Peninsula Metropolitan Park District, which includes the popular 360 Trails and Gateway Park. The easement provides a habitat buffer around the park and protects water quality in Minter Creek. Now that the property is protected, GPC will hold and defend the conservation easement to ensure the conservation values of the property are protected in perpetuity.