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A West without barbed wire

The dream of a fence-less west is underway in central Washington with the rollout of a new virtual fence pilot program. The removal of traditional fencing used for cattle management brings benefits to ranchers, critical wildlife species, and the ecosystem as a whole.

Virtual Fencing

A collaborative effort between Conservation Northwest and local ranchers, the Range Rider Pilot Project seeks to demonstrate the effectiveness of non-lethal measures in deterring or reducing conflicts where wolves and livestock overlap in Washington state.

Sagelands Heritage Program shares 2021 highlights in the shrub-steppe

State proviso, pygmy rabbit recovery and student engagement: another year of conservation in the “connected backbone” east of the Cascades From British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley to south-central Washington’s Horse Heaven, the Sagelands Heritage Program (SHP) is doing just that. 2021 was an exciting year for conservation in this shrub-steppe landscape full of many projects with … Continued

Help us protect fragile sagelands before it’s too late

More than 80 percent of Washington’s sagelands have already been lost. Help us protect this fragile ecosystem before it’s too late by making a donation or renewing your membership! By Mitch Friedman, Executive Director The beauty of shrub-steppe may be more subtle than our majestic Northwest forests, but once you get up close, you realize … Continued

GiveBIG to connect BIG landscapes

Your gift this GiveBIG will allow us to continue recovery efforts for a number of vulnerable Northwest species. By Meghan Madden, Director of Development & Operations Did you see that? Something quick and furry scampering into the underbrush. Fishers are fast and prefer to keep a low profile, something that makes them excellent hunters and a captivating yet elusive … Continued