An update on our new Sagelands Heritage Program in Central Washington and southern British Columbia BY JAY KEHNE, SAGELANDS PROGRAM LEAD The northernmost extent of a “Sagebrush Sea” that extends from the eastern front of the Rocky Mountains to the Inland Northwest, our region’s arid steppe is often overlooked compared to the rugged splendor of … Continued
Perspectives after a trip to Eastern Washington’s sagelands By Chase Gunnell, Communications Director Vital habitat for sage grouse, pygmy rabbits, mule deer, pronghorn antelope and dozens of other bird and animal species, the Sagebrush Sea is a sprawling shrub-steppe ecosystem stretching from the eastern flanks of the Rocky Mountains in Montana and Wyoming through the Great … Continued
By Chase Gunnell, Deputy Communications Director Today is National Bird Day! Did you know that some of America’s most iconic and imperiled birds live in the Pacific Northwest? Here’s what we’re doing to conserve them for future generations: For sage grouse and sharp-tailed grouse, we’re working with the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation, state and federal agencies, rural communities, … Continued
Editor’s Note: This is the eleventh of our fire dispatches from staff and colleagues that live or work in the areas impacted by this year’s fires. The Working for Wildlife Initiative, led by the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Conservation Northwest staffers Jen Watkins and Jay Kehne, is a seven year partnership to protect wildlife habitat, working … Continued
We’re partnering with the Mule Deer Foundation on the Working for Wildlife Initiative, a collaborative effort to bring safe wildlife crossings to Highway 97 and maintain the Okanogan’s working lands and wildlife heritage. By Jay Kehne, Okanogan Conservation Associate On June 20th, the Okanogan Trails Chapter of the Mule Deer Foundation will hold its 2nd annual Banquet and … Continued