Legislation moving through Congress offers optimism for the economy, public health and conservation. By Mitch Friedman, Executive director We all know we’re living through a historic time. But did you know that amid the trauma related to public health, economic fallout, and the struggle for racial justice, we’re also experiencing historic conservation success and opportunity? I … Continued
Meet Brian Stewart, our Cascades to Olympics Coordinator, and welcome back Heather Hutchison, now our Special Events and Public Engagement Coordinator! You may remember Heather Hutchison, who was previously our Development and Events Associate. After taking a one-year cycling trip through North and South America, we’re glad to bring her back on the Conservation Northwest … Continued
Many Washington forests have been damaged by decades of abuse. You can help restore them back to health with a gift today! Imagine for a moment a scenic drive over Snoqualmie Pass, dense evergreen forests on either side of your car for miles and miles. Now what if I told you that much of this … Continued
Since 1989, our Forest Field Program has worked to ecologically restore our national forests. A flagship program since our founding, we advance the use of the latest scientific research and engage collaboratively with other stakeholders to promote landscape-scale restoration of forests and watersheds. Check out the map below to learn more about some of the … Continued
Environmental activist and long-time Conservation Northwest supporter passed at age of 65 after a two-year battle with cancer. By Mitch Friedman, Executive Director Kay Treakle will be missed. She pass last week after a long bout with cancer. For over a decade, I would travel to Tacoma for lunch with Kay once a year. She … Continued
The approved project includes a suite of actions for watershed and forest restoration, aiming to balance ecological and recreation needs. By Kathleen S. Gobush, Ph.D. and Laurel Baum, Central Cascades Watershed Restoration Program The Little Crow Restoration Project, located on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest just east of Chinook Pass, aims to restore ecological resilience in … Continued
Conservation Northwest is pleased to welcome our newest Board Member, Matt Uyttendaele. When did you first become interested in conservation? I’ve loved wild animals and being outdoors my whole life. In the 90s, I moved to Washington state from the East Coast and was amazed at the wildlands that exist here. In particular, I remember … Continued
Working toward permanent protections for northeast Washington’s wildest roadless forests, particularly the crest of the Kettle Range You may have heard of the Columbia Highlands Initiative, which we’ve recently rebooted as our Colville Wild campaign. You can also find more information here. THANK YOU to everyone who has followed this effort, some background on our … Continued
Congress should invest in green jobs to stimulate the economy and overcome this national crisis By Mitch Friedman, Executive Director No generation should have to endure a health and economic tragedy of the scale of this COVID-19 pandemic. But endure it we must. Can we find in this crisis opportunities for transformative progress, so society … Continued
Greater emphasis must be placed on restoration strategies that reduce flood risks to local communities, while restoring forests, floodplains, and habitat. Editor’s Note: This article was originally published as an Op-Ed in the May 12, 2020 edition of the Lewis County Daily Chronicle. Brian Stewart is our Cascades to Olympics Program Coordinator based in Onalaska … Continued