“There has been no way for grizzly bears to get back into that area (North Cascades) on their own, even though there is a lot of really good habitat there.” – Garth Mowatt, Ph.D., Large Carnivore Lead, British Columbia Ministry of Forests, Lands and Natural Resource Operations. BY JOE SCOTT, INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS DIRECTOR AND GRIZZLY … 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
By Paul Bannick, major Gifts Director A revered conservationist, philanthropist and outdoorsman passed away on April 20th. Floyd Rogers, a big man with an even larger heart and a gentle nature, leaves an impressive legacy on the lands of the Northwest and in the memories of those who had the pleasure of knowing him. Floyd … Continued
As we celebrate Earth Week and the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, we’d also like to share our organizational values that guide us through our work to protect, connect and restore wildlands and wildlife from the Washington Coast to the British Columbia Rockies. Written collaboratively between our staff and board, these values have been at … Continued
To celebrate Earth Week, we’re going LIVE for 30 minute talks with our staff—tune in on Facebook at 5 pm on Wednesday 4/22 and again on Thursday 4/23! Visit our Facebook page to RSVP for both talks: facebook.com/ConservationNW. We’ll also answer questions submitted by viewers as comments during the live event. In celebration of Earth … Continued
During these challenging times, our dedicated community and hard-working staff continue to protect, connect and restore wildlands and wildlife. By Mitch Friedman, Executive Director From the living room of my house I send you my best wishes for your health and safety in this tumultuous time. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this crisis, … Continued
Our deepest THANK YOU to everyone who participated in our Livestream Auction and Online Silent Auction last week. Despite challenging circumstances, you blew us away with your support, raising more than $365,000 for local wildlife and wildlands, well exceeding our goal after our biggest event of the year was forced to move online. Didn’t get … Continued
By Paul Bannick, Major Gifts Director The world lost a singular human being last month when Peter Hardin Jackson passed away. He would have been 54 on Friday. Peter was a gifted writer who was passionate about advocating for human rights and the environment. He and the Henry M. Jackson Foundation supported Conservation Northwest and … Continued
Get to know our new Membership and Operations Associate, Jen Mannas, and Okanogan Forest Lead, Michael Liu! New faces at Conservation Northwest Jen Mannas, Membership and Operations Associate Where are you from and how long have you lived in the northwest? I grew up partly in Maryland and partly in Florida; throughout my career in … Continued
From elk and coyotes to otters and porcupines, wildlife undercrossings and a new overcrossing are providing safe passage for thousands of animals on I-90. By Laurel Baum, Central Cascades Conservation Associate If you’ve driven I-90 over Snoqualmie Pass in the last year, you’ve likely noticed the large wildlife overpass near the east end of Keechelus … Continued