Forest management alone is not the cause for the severity and scale of today’s wildfires, climate change has exacerbated the problem. But we have tools to respond. *Editor’s Note: Michael Liu joined our staff earlier this year after a distinguished career with the U.S. Forest Service, including as Methow District Ranger. We are honored to … Continued
Congratulations to Andy Porter and Dylan Collins for coming in first place in our photo contest! By Jen Mannas, Membership and Operations Associate We had some outstanding submissions to our Wild Northwest Photo Contest during August. THANK YOU for everyone who participated and shared your best Northwest wildlife and wildlands photos with us! Our panel … Continued
New video features Conservation Northwest staff sharing tips and best practices for avoiding negative encounters with wildlife. From wildlife safety items to include in your pack, to how to deploy bear spray and set up a wildlife-safe camp, these proactive measures can keep both you and wild animals safe. Wildlife encounters can be rare, and … Continued
Editor’s Note: Living and working in Omak in north-central Washington, Jay Kehne is no stranger to wildfires, and sadly, this is not the first time that he’s watched large fires burn around his community, or sheltered human and animal refugees at his home. We’re grateful to have Jay’s knowledge, generosity and decades of experience in … Continued
A black bear recently spotted while trying to cross Interstate 5 demonstrates the need for wildlife crossings in southwest Washington. By Brian Stewart, Cascades to Olympics Coordinator For the second time in four months a black bear has been seen attempting to cross Interstate 5 in Washington state—this time near Olympia. Like other animals, black … Continued
Become a member or renew your membership this month and receive a gift print of our Wild Northwest Photo Contest winner. Refer your friends to be eligible for even more great gifts! By Jen Mannas, Membership and Operations Associate It’s officially Members Month and we want to thank all of our members for continuing to … Continued
The three-day virtual camp-in geared toward People of Color will be filled with workshops, DJs, performances, art and more. Tickets are on sale now! By Keiko Betcher, Communications and Outreach Associate We’ve been looking forward to Refuge Outdoor Festival all year—and it’s almost here! For the third year in a row, Conservation Northwest staff have … Continued
Two maps of cropland throughout Washington’s Sagelands show how constricted this area is for wildlife moving through the landscape. By Keiko Betcher, Communications and Outreach Associate Washington’s arid shrub-steppe has a subtle beauty home to dozens of delicate species, some found nowhere else in the state. While mule deer and elk frequently move through this … Continued
Youth-led organization The Tomorrow Project educates the next generation of climate activists and conservationists for a wild Northwest By Wednesday Satterlee, The Tomorrow Project Since 1989, Conservation Northwest’s work has revolved around the importance of protecting, connecting and restoring Northwest wildlife and wildlands. Their programs that link and restore fragmented habitat and implement wildlife crossings … Continued
Protecting, connecting and restoring wildlands and wildlife to keep the Northwest wild and resilient in the face of climate change By Keiko Betcher, Communications and Outreach Associate Since our founding in 1989, Conservation Northwest’s mission has always been to keep the Northwest wild. We’re working toward our long-standing vision of large, connected landscapes that support … Continued