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Sagelands Heritage Program shares 2021 highlights in the shrub-steppe

January 28, 2022

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, …

Take action to support the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act

July 27, 2021

Tell your Members of Congress that supporting the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act is essential to the future of our wildlife and wildlands!

Jay Kehne honored with National Wildlife Federation Conservation Leadership Award

June 11, 2021

Omak-based conservationist, hunter and outdoorsman recieves prestigious national conservation award for collaborative work across north-central and eastern Washington state. 

Video: This Land Is Part of Us: Washington’s shrub-steppe ecosystem

February 12, 2021

A shrub-stefilm produced by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and Conservation Northwest.

A changing Northwest climate makes habitat connectivity even more critical

August 25, 2020

Protecting, connecting and restoring wildlands and wildlife to keep the Northwest wild and resilient in the face of climate change By Keiko Betcher, Communications and Outreach Associate Since our founding …

Accomplishments in 2019

December 30, 2019

During our 30th anniversary year, through your support we made important progress protecting, connecting and restoring local wildlands and wildlife.

Working with tribes, agencies, ranchers and farmers to restore wetlands in Washington’s shrub-steppe

September 9, 2019

How 30 people and 30 tons of rock can improve critical habitat for wildlife in north-central Washington. By keiko betcher, communications and outreach associate Recently, our Sagelands Program Lead Jay …

Returning home; the pronghorn’s journey back to Washington

March 26, 2019

Efforts are underway to restore pronghorn to Washington’s sagelands, but fences and habitat fragmentation inhibit the recovery of this native species. By Rose Piccinini, Sagelands Contractor Over the last 15 …

Accomplishments in 2018

December 28, 2018

Highlights from our year of keeping the Northwest wild. Both nationally and locally, conservation faced challenges in 2018. Yet, with our strategic and collaborative approach, we made important progress protecting, …

Clarity in Central Washington’s Sagelands

October 11, 2018

Working from Ellensburg, Rose uses her extensive experience as a wildlife biologist to support our work to maintain, restore and connect shrub-steppe landscapes for the good of both wildlife and …