Mining

Take action for the Skagit Headwaters

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

Speak up for the Methow Headwaters!

WILD NW #274: Tell the USFS to implement 20-year mineral withdrawal to protect the Methow Valley from industrial mining  The Methow Valley in north-central Washington is one of the Pacific Northwest’s most treasured areas, offering an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, important habitat for endangered wildlife, family farms and agriculture, and a resilient community driven … Continued

Protect the Methow Headwaters from mining

WILD NW Action Alert #255: Attend the “Love the Methow” event in Winthrop on February 14 to learn about the threat of a large-scale copper mine near Mazama and how to take action to protect the Methow Valley. Below is a message from our allies at the Methow Headwaters Campaign, an effort recently launched by a … Continued