WILD NW #291: Call on Washington’s elected leaders to pressure the British Columbia government to block industrial mining and logging proposals just over the border. Last week, we submitted comments to the province of British Columbia on behalf of our international conservation programs and approximately 4,000 members expressing strong opposition to a proposal to mine … Continued
The Skagit Headwaters is a regional showcase for international conservation cooperation and quality of life that in turn underpins our economic, ecological and cultural vibrancy.
Through February 28th, you can show support for a new national park reserve on the U.S.-Canada border.
We submitted a letter to BC Timber Sales expressing concerns over the effects of logging on fish, wildlife and threatened grizzly bears.
“This is what extinction looks like, and it must be a wake-up call for wildlife and habitat managers in both Canada and the United States,” said Joe Scott, International Programs Director and a member of B.C.’s Mountain Caribou Recovery Progress Board.
Along with many others including Seattle Mayor Durkin, we have asked BC Premier Horgan to cease logging in the Skagit Headwaters.
Conservation Northwest remains committed to protecting and recovering mountain caribou and their habitat in Washington and British Columbia, and will continue to work with non-profit, tribal and government partners to prevent the local extinction of these endangered Inland Northwest icons.
While we’ve long worked to recover mountain caribou and protect their habitat and we welcome this agreement, the lack of concrete action outlined within it is concerning.
Proposal for new national park in British Columbia Aug 13, 2015 by Chase Gunnell — last modified Dec 15, 2015 09:27 PM Chopka grasslands, South Okanagan-Similkameen, British Columbia. Photo Graham Osborne, South Okanagan-Similkameen National Park Network (SOSNPN) Groups urge full protection of area to safeguard natural and cultural heritage, wildlife habitat Comments are now closed. Thanks for your support! … Continued