Mitch Friedman, Conservation Northwest Executive Director “Never in a million years did I think I’d ever see this,” said Mike Allison while touring the U.S. Capital Building. Mike is a councilman of the Upper Similkameen Indian Band. He was part of a delegation of First Nations and Tribal leaders from Washington (Colville), Alaska (Tlingit-Haida), Montana … Continued
“Climate-smart” timber management: longer rotations and conserving older existing stands is a win for the planet without compromising wood production.
Conservation Northwest runs one of the largest volunteer-led wildlife monitoring programs in the nation. We are seeking dedicated individuals to carry out snow-tracking surveys for wildlife along interstate 90 near Snoqualmie Pass in the Washington Cascades.
This past year has brought many new faces to our organization–here are more that have joined our ranks!
New science exhibits need for wildlife crossing structures in Southwest Washington
Get to know some of the new faces at our organization!
It’s time for deeper reverence for Washington’s beloved landscapes and for the critters that call them home
Staff members, Jen and Laurel, recap their research-filled summer with Doris Duke Conservation Scholars. This summer, the Central Cascades Watershed Restoration Program had the good fortune of working with two bright young interns – Tracy Mai and Minerva Rivera – from the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program, which works to promote biocultural conservation – a broad endeavor to … Continued
“… I thought that because fewer wolves meant more deer, that no wolves would mean hunters’ paradise. But after seeing the green fire die, I sensed that neither the wolf nor the mountain agreed with such a view.” -Aldo Leopold By Mitch Friedman, Conservation Northwest Executive Director Culture war hurts wildlife. That’s why I … Continued
Returning for its 19th year, our “Hope for a Wild Future” Auction & Dinner is requesting volunteers! Looking for new opportunities to connect with fellow conservationists? Consider joining our 2022 auction volunteer team! We’ll need assistance in setting up the venue, checking in guests, coordinating the silent auction, and much more! This year, Conservation Northwest … Continued