The historic fabric of that house is amazing. None of its edges have been frayed. The area also has enormous ecological and recreational value. The stunning headland was recently featured on the cover of Sunset Magazine, which called it one of the 20 best hikes in the Pacific Northwest. Harbour said he has held talks about Ebey's Landing in places as far away as Vermont, where people have come up to him afterwards to talk about walking along the dramatic bluff.
Golden paintbrush is listed as threatened under the federal Endangered Species Act.
Conservancy scientists will likely collect its seeds and propagate it to appropriate sites once transfer of the lands has been completed. On the beach below the bluff is Perego's Lake, a coastal lagoon that supports several unique habitats as well as numerous shorebirds and waterfowl and that has been identified as one of the 19 most significant coastal wetlands in the state. Such lagoons are extremely rare in Washington, where long stretches of coastline have been hardened by bulkheads or other human manipulations. Marks said the organization will work closely with the community, safeguarding the area for its recreational and ecological values. The bluff and lagoon are remarkable places that have great ecological significance.