Sagelands Heritage Program shares 2021 highlights in the shrub-steppe
January 28, 2022State 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, 2021Tell 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, 2021Omak-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, 2021A 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, 2020Protecting, 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, 2019During 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, 2019How 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, 2019Efforts 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, 2018Highlights 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, 2018Working 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 …