A historic federal policy proposal is a great step forward in protecting old-growth forests, but it must be improved! The proposal, put forth by the U.S. Forest Service, aligns perfectly with President Biden’s Executive Order 14072, which prioritizes climate-informed strategies to enhance forest carbon, increase wildfire resilience, and mitigate climate impacts on federal lands. What’s … Continued
For many years, Conservation Northwest has been a strong advocate and supporter of large-scale investments in the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass area for wildlife habitat connectivity and restoration. The Gold Creek Valley is home to the 900-foot and 1000-foot wildlife underpasses, which have improved wildlife connectivity across I-90 at this high-elevation linkage in the central Cascades. … Continued
We need your help to protect vulnerable habitat! Please submit a comment by Thursday, April 18 to the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) in support of solar development on public lands while protecting the northwest’s sensitive landscapes and wildlife. The BLM is researching which public lands would be best available for utility-scale solar development to meet the … Continued
Use your voice to ensure renewable energy projects don’t harm sensitive habitat and ecosystems! The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is holding a virtual open-house meeting and is inviting public comments to update the 2012 Western Solar Plan to develop solar projects more effectively and efficiently. Conservation Northwest promotes the transition to renewable energy through careful … Continued
Speak up today for Northwest Forests! After 30 years, the Northwest Forest Plan (NFP) is being updated! Spanning 24 million acres of national forest in Washington, Oregon and California, the NFP is the world’s first ecosystem management plan. Its foundation is solid; it has proven successful in improving our river habitat, which prevents direct … Continued
Draft Environmental Impact Statement ‘Alternative C’ is the most comprehensive plan that ensures both active restoration and safe management in recovering the North Cascades grizzly bear.
Listing the squirrel as endangered will bring this species’ plight into sharp focus while helping rally public support for its conservation. Let WDFW know your support this amendment.
Contact the Forest Service to ensure restoration project gets robust environmental and public review!
Submit comments by August 30 that call for mature and old-growth forest protection On Earth Day, President Biden issued an executive order directing federal land managers to identify ways to conserve mature and old-growth forests across America. This is a momentous opportunity! A chance for meaningful change! Older forests face an array of threats, from … Continued
Join Conservation Northwest in urging a case-by-case approach to determine e-bikes access that emphasizes habitat connectivity, protecting critical habitat and roadless areas, and monitoring impacts associated with higher recreation intensity.