In 1995, agricultural land along the south side of Fir Island Road was purchased to create an upland snow goose reserve. The area, close to the Skagit Bay estuary, provides an area for snow geese to rest and eat over winter.

Local farmers work in agreement with the property, planting crops for harvest and a cover crop of winter wheat for snow goose foraging, according to the Washington Deptartment of Fish and Wildlife.

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Helen Gilbert places flowers on her brother Eurie Martin’s grave at Camp Spring Baptist Church in Sandersville. Her brother died eight years ago. Three former Washington County deputies are accused of causing his death and are set to stand trial Monday. (Miguel Martinez/AJC)

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