Location:  Mosquito Lake Road, Acme
Size:  106 acres
Public Access:  Not encouraged
Property Acquired:   1999
Owner:  Whatcom Land Trust

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    Ernie Craver retained a life interest in the property which he deeded to Whatcom Land Trust.  He lived in a small mobile home on the property until his passing in 2002, and he wanted to protect his family’s heritage from subdivision and development. 

    The land came with a large fleet of abandoned vehicles, trailers and other items, but a massive clean-up effort put the land on track for restoration to its natural state.  Local individuals and companies donated time, labor and materials to the project.  The Land Trust replanted over 20,000 trees.

    The property is a partially wooded, gently rolling upland.  Hutchinson Creek flows through the southeastern corner, and is a salmon-bearing stream that joins the South Fork of the Nooksack River.  Wildlife species found in the area include elk, bear, cougar, owls, hawks, migratory songbirds and amphibians.  Continued restoration work is planned.