Greater Ecosystems
Ecosystems are habitat for us all: people, plants, and animals.
Habitat for people, plants, and animals
It's not enough to protect the best and most beautiful places, or even the richest habitats for endangered wildlife. Nature conservation requires that we sustain the very systems of life.
Ecosystems are communities of plants and animals linked by their interactions.
Healthy ecosystems produce the clean water, air, and necessities that nourish all of us. A greater ecosystem is one large enough to accommodate over the long-term populations of even the largest wildlife, such as bears and wolves. For 20 years, Conservation Northwest has protected two great ecosystems, the North Cascades and the Columbia Mountains, regions that span the US/Canada border from the Pacific Coast to the Rocky Mountains.
We work to protect habitats and ensure they are well connected along travel and migratory routes , not only to provide for the immediate needs of wildlife but to buffer populations against natural disturbances like fire and climate change. Our actions are guided by the best science and executed through innovative strategy.
Our work in review
2010: Reinventing conservation
