Last week, we got some news that that made everyone in our office smile: Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) biologist Josh Zylstra and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest biologist Aja Woodrow found probable wolverine tracks just eight miles north of I-90. Not only is this the furthest south that wolverines have been documented in the North Cascades (the area from … 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
Conservation Northwest is pleased to welcome our newest Board Member, Chris Mason
Grand Mound, WA – Our Senior Science and Conservation Director, Dave Werntz, was recognized for his outstanding collaborative work with wildlife partners at last month’s annual Washington Chapter Wildlife Society conference. He was named this year’s winner of the Partnership Award, which recognizes an outstanding accomplishment by a person or organization for working with and … Continued
It’s time for deeper reverence for Washington’s beloved landscapes and for the critters that call them home
In partnership with Home Range Wildlife Research, Conservation Northwest releases report that summarizes existing science on recreation and wildlife dynamics.
Invest in Wildlife and Wildlands We’re working to protect, connect and restore wildlife and wildlands for future generations. When you support Conservation Northwest, you join our community in championing healthy sagelands, protected forests, and clean watersheds that support diverse wildlife and prosperous communities. Become a Member Members of Conservation Northwest not only love the outdoors and … Continued
Tell your members of Congress to advocate for the passing of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act to invest in our wildlife and wildlands!
With spring training on the horizon, the Community Wildlife Monitoring Project is seeking new volunteers and team leads! Conservation Northwest leads the Community Wildlife Monitoring Project (CWMP), a volunteer-driven program that documents rare and recovering species to support research and conservation efforts throughout the Northwest. Whether you are near the Cascade Mountains, northeast Washington, or … Continued
By Dave Werntz, Conservation Northwest Science and Conservation Director A common adage is that if you take a job you love, you will never work another day in your life. My first week of February brought that home. I had the privilege of spending that week playing in the snow and chasing Canada lynx with … Continued