In 2008, two projects were awarded funding. The BoCC approved the use of up to $207,500 towards the purchase of a perpetual conservation easement on a farm encompassing 33 acres off of Barn Swallow Road in Center Valley south of Chimacum. This sum includes $4,000 in operation and maintenance costs. The proposed match includes grants from the Washington State Farmland Protection program and the Federal Farm and Ranchland Protection program and/or community fund raising. Jefferson Land Trust is sponsoring this project which reduces the development potential of the Finnriver Farm and protects its conservation values. Chimacum Creek and its riparian corridor run through the center of the property. Finnriver Farm has long been known for its U-Pick blueberries. “The increasing growth in neighboring counties and loss of regional farmlands, gives Jefferson County a unique opportunity to set a model for healthy rural businesses while preserving vital bottom lands for agriculture, clean water and scenic vistas that bring important tourist dollars to our area,” said CF Committee Chair Chris Llewellyn in a letter to the BoCC. “By conserving Finnriver Farm we can take a step to prevent our area from succumbing to the fate of other vital fertile farming areas in our state,” she added.

Also in 2008, the Tarboo Creek Conservation Project received a commitment of $7,500 towards the fee-simple purchase of 24 acres off of Dabob Road in the Tarboo Valley north of Quilcene. The proposed match is a grant from the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service National Coastal Wetlands Conservation program. The Northwest Watershed Institute is sponsoring this project which would become part of a comprehensive, long term effort to protect and restore fish, wildlife and water quality in the Tarboo watershed. The project property is one of the few bottomland areas that still support historic Sitka spruce-cedar forest and spring-fed wetlands. An important tributary of Tarboo Creek is also present on the property.

In 2009, the Quimper Wildlife Corridor, Tarboo Wildlife Preserve East Side Addition and Brown Dairy were all awarded funding. The “2009” Quimper Wildlife Corridor Project received $137,500 towards the City’s purchase of approximately five acres of habitat in an area of particular importance to birdlife and Port Townsend residents. The commissioners granted $82,500 towards the purchase of a conservation easement on the 50-acre Brown Dairy, a historic farm near the Chimacum intersection. Both sums include $5,000 for operations and maintenance of the acquisitions over the next ten years. The Tarboo Wildlife Preserve East Side Addition was also granted $50,000 for the fee-simple acquisition of ten acres contiguous with existing protected areas in the Tarboo Valley.

In 2010, the Salmon Creek Riparian Acquisition Project, sponsored by Jefferson Land Trust, was awarded $63,394 towards the permanent protection of 160 acres of vacant land off of West Uncas Road near the head of Discovery Bay. The property contains high value habitat for summer chum, other species of salmon and wildlife. The Salmon and Snow Creek estuary is the most intact of its type on the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Up to $359,231 in Salmon Recovery Funding Board matching grant funds is available to the project through the WA Recreation and Conservation Office. In addition, the Tamanowas Rock and Nicholson Short Plat Project received $200,000 over two years towards the permanent protection of 129 acres of vacant land near Anderson Lake State Park. The property is unique geologically and contains Tamanowas Rock, a site of spiritual significance, as well as valuable habitat for wildlife including elk and eagles. Matching funds will likely be a combination of federal, state and/or foundation grants and community contributions. Jefferson Land Trust in the project sponsor.

In 2011, the BoCC approved funding for the Carleson Chimacum Creek Acquisition and the Winona Basin – Bloedel Projects. The Carleson Chimacum Creek project will receive up to $25,800 towards the fee simple acquisition of five acres of vacant land on Creek View Lane off of Prospect Avenue and $750 towards operation and maintenance costs. The proposed match is up to $146,200 in Salmon Recovery Funding Board grant funds through the WA Recreation and Conservation Office and $750 in cash from Jefferson Land Trust. Jefferson Land Trust is the sponsor. The project helps complete a fish and wildlife corridor for lower Chimacum Creek including habitat for listed summer chum salmon. The Winona Basin – Bloedel project was awarded up to $42,100 towards the fee simple acquisition of seven lots (approximately 1 acre) of vacant land and $600 towards operation and maintenance costs. The proposed match is  $42,100 in donated land value from a nearby property acquired by the City in 2009 and $16,000 in cash from Jefferson Land Trust. The City is the project applicant. Jefferson Land Trust is the sponsor. The project creates a buffer for an important wetland habitat area of the Quimper Wildlife Corridor.

Also in 2011, the sponsor of the 2010 Salmon Creek Riparian Acquisition Project informed the county that the landowner has opted not to sell any interests in the property at this time. The project has been discontinued and unspent project funds will be made available to new projects in 2012.