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Many steps can be taken to improve Lake Whatcom Mar 06, 2010 Bellingham Herald: The Bellingham Herald looks at the many thing landowners in the Lake Whatcom Watershed can do to protect the water quality of the lake.
Conservation Area Planned for Blanchard Mountain Mar 01, 2010 KGMI: The Washington State Department of Natural Resources is working to create a conservation area around Blanchard Mountain.
New effort to prevent elk collisions Feb 23, 2010 KING 5 News: KING 5 news highlights the importance of creating corridors to help elk and other animals cross the highways safely.
Obama decisions on wildlife raising environmentalists' ire Feb 21, 2010 Mercury News: Mercury News reports on some of the decisions related to species on the endangered animals list that President Obama has made during his first year in office.
Last batch of fishers released in Olympic National Park Feb 20, 2010 Peninsula Daily News: Tom Callis of the Peninsula Daily News reports on the final fisher release.
Biologists to release 13 Fishers in Olympic National Park Feb 19, 2010 Sequim Gazette: The Sequim Gazette reports on the final 13 fishers that were released into the Olympic National Park on February 20th.
About a dozen fishers to be released in final chapter of Olympic park reintroduction efforts Feb 17, 2010 Peninsula Daily News: The last group of fishers will be released in the Olympic National Park over the weekend. Some will be released in the Elwha area, and some on the west side of the park.
Half of B.C. must be protected as hedge against climate change, report says Jan 27, 2010 Vancouver Sun: Forest ecologists are recommended an additional 35% of the land base in B.C. be set aside as protected areas according to the Vancouver Sun.
Wolf sightings on rise in Oregon Cascades Jan 15, 2010 OregonLive.com: There is evidence that wolves in Oregon are extending their range to include the southern Cascades and Ochoco Mountains.
Environmental group seeks to join state in PUD's condemnation suit Jan 13, 2010 Methow Valley News: Reporter Marcy Stamper with the Methow Valley News reports on Conservation Northwest motion to join a state suit against the Okanogan PUD's plan to build a new powerline through the biggest remaining block of state-owned shrub-steppe mule deer habitat in the Methow.
New rules for mining will impact caribou habitat Jan 10, 2010 Vancouver Sun: Companies in BC will be allowed to explore without requiring Environment Ministry exemption. The newly allowed exploration includes newly protected habitat for the critically endangered caribou.
Interior Department's decision imperils wolves, Endangered Species Act Jan 01, 2010 Washington Post: Jamie Rappaport Clark of the Washington Post criticizes the decision to remove federal protection for the gray wolves in the Northern Rockies.
More fishers released in bid to reintroduce species to Washington state Dec 24, 2009 Peninsula Daily News: 16 Fishers are released into the Olympic National Park bringing the total number of fishers relocated there to 65.
Forest Service may close off-road area to snowmobiling Dec 20, 2009 The Spokesman-Review: The Colville National Forest is considering closing Harvey Creek Road, the road is sometimes used illegally by snowmobiliers to access parts of Molybdenite Ridge which is winter caribou habitat.
Olympic National Park to reintroduce additional fishers Dec 20, 2009 Peninsula Daily News: Peninsula Daily News article about the third and final year of fisher reintroductions.
Judge upholds surveys for species before logging Dec 18, 2009 Seattle PI: A federal judge in Seattle ruled that forests be examined for ecologically important species like snails, mosses and mushrooms before logging can occur.
Volunteer wildlife cams open experts eyes Dec 16, 2009 King 5 News: King 5's Gary Chittim talks to Conservation Northwest's Jen Watkins about the Cascades Citizens Wildlife Monitoring Project.
Are there grizzly bears in Washington state? Dec 13, 2009: A piece by Joel Connelly from the Seattle Post-Intelligencer that discusses the current status of grizzly bears in Washington and why they are important.
Disaster leads to chance for giant park in Whatcom County Dec 08, 2009 Crosscut: Crosscut gives an update on the 8,400 acre land transfer agreement between Whatcom County and the Department of Natural Resources.
Ghost Cat Dec 01, 2009 Nature Conservancy Magazine: This article from the Nature Conservancy Magazine looks at a historic land deal that may protect lynx habitat
Eastern Oregon wolves again star in video, this time with youngsters Nov 19, 2009 OregonLive.com: OregonLive.com shares a video by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife of at least 10 wolves in a forest east of Wallowa County.
Frogs Nov 18, 2009 KUOW.org: KUOW News reports on the spotted frogs that were raised at the Oregon Zoo and Cedar Creek Corrections Center and then released at Fort Lewis
Frogs return to the wild of Fort Lewis Nov 17, 2009 The News Tribune: An article in the News Tribune reports on 70 endangered frogs that were released near Dailman Lake on Fort Lewis.
Whatcom County moves forward with land transfer Nov 16, 2009 The Bellingham Herald: The Bellingham Herald reports on a decision by the City Council to progress with the land transfer near Lake Whatcom.
These wolves are not optional Nov 14, 2009 The Wenatchee World: The Wenatchee World Editorial Board supports a conservation plan for wolves in Washington.
Few Fear the Big, Bad Wolf Nov 11, 2009 Sequim Gazette: The majority of people in attendance at the Wolf Conservation and Management Plan meeting in Sequim spoke out in favor of having wolves on the Olympic Peninsula as covered in the Sequim Gazette.
Wolf team gets earful at Okanogan forum Nov 11, 2009 Methow Valley News: Methow Valley News reporter Joyce Campbell covered the Wolf Conservation and Management Plan meeting in Okanogan where over 100 people came to share their opinions.
Wolf foes outnumber friends at Fish and Wildlife hearing in Wenatchee Nov 11, 2009 The Wenatchee World: The Wenatchee World's Rachel Schleif reports on the Wolf Conservation and Management Plan meeting in Wenatchee.
Washington Wraps Up Wolf Management Plan Hearings Nov 11, 2009 KPLU: KPLU summarizes some of the controversy over how many breeding pairs of wolves should be required before they are no longer considered endangered.
Wolf opponents circle at Okanogan hearing Nov 10, 2009 Wenatchee World: K.C. Mehaffey of the Wenatchee World reports from Omak on public attendence at the near final public hearing on a draft wolf conservation plan for Washington.
Whatcom County Council considers watershed land-transfer deal Nov 09, 2009 The Bellingham Herald: Jared Paben of the Bellingham Herald reports on the status of the land transfer near Lake Whatcom and the effects the recent County Council elections could have on the transfer.
Wolf Management Plan Draws Big Crowd Nov 06, 2009 Peninsula Daily News: The Peninsula Daily News covers the Wolf Conservation and Management Plan meeting in Sequim.
Do Wolves Kill for Sport? Nov 05, 2009 Slate: No, but they do sometimes kill more than they can eat. Slate, an online magazine, looks at why wolves are sometimes connected with large kills.
The Wolf Plan: Control and Compensation Oct 28, 2009 Methow Valley News: The Methow Valley News looks at the alternatives offered in the Wolf Conservation and Management Plan and the compensation and control measures each alternative would allow.
Wolf hunt suspended in southern Montana Oct 26, 2009 Los Angeles Times: The Los Angeles Times reports on the cancellation of the wolf hunting season in Southern Montana, however hunting remains open in other parts of the state.
Tracking science: Biologist's findings show forest diversity, health influenced by wolves Oct 25, 2009 Missoulian: Michael Jamison of the Missoulian reports on the importance of wolves in maintaining a healthy forest and ecosystem.
350 species face devastation without quick climate action, conservationist group says Oct 22, 2009 The Oregonian: The Oregonian's Abby Haight discusses some of the species at risk from the increase of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
Planning for wolf recovery- zero is not an option Oct 21, 2009 Methow Valley News: The Methow Valley News discusses the Wolf Conservation and Management plan and informs people of the importance of attending a public meetings on the issue.
Global Warming Could Spur Growth in Northwest Forests- Study Oct 20, 2009 The New York Times: The New York Times published an article on a new study which shows that the rise in temperature could cause productivity of high elevation forests, such as those in many parts of Washington, to also increase.
The great wolf debate comes to Yakima Oct 19, 2009 Yakima Herald: The Yakima Herald's Scott Sandsberry looks at the controversy surrounding the Wolf Management Plan in preparation for the upcoming forum in Yakima to discuss the plan.
Wash. offers payments for wolf kills of livestock Oct 18, 2009 Seattle Times: An Associated Press article covering the compensation plan for livestock killed by wolves which is outlined in the Washington Dept. of Fish and Wildlife's environmental impact statement.
Endangered-species lists may be broadened Oct 07, 2009 Denver Post: Bruce Finley from the Denver Post discusses the Obama Administration's move to reevaluate species across the nation for endangered or threatened species status.
18 hours bags Kettle Crest Trail Oct 04, 2009 The Spokesman-Review: Four friends from Spokane hike the Kettle Crest Trail in a day, through roadless areas that could be protected as wilderness.
Judge Orders Yellowstone Grizzlies Back on Endangered List Sep 21, 2009 The Washington Post: The Washington Post reports that a federal judge in Montana has ordered that 600 grizzly bears near Yellowstone National Park be placed back on the endangered species list.
Predator film to screen in Twisp Sep 11, 2009 Methow Valley News: The public is invited to the screening of the new film, Lords of Nature: Life in a Land of Great Predators, in Twisp on Wednesday, Sept. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at the Twisp River Pub. Afterwards will follow a presentation and discussion with a panel of Northwest wildlife experts about the return of the gray wolf to the Methow Valley.
Judge faults removal of wolf from endangered species list Sep 09, 2009 The Seattle Times: Matthew Brown of the Associate Press looks at the controversy surrounding the hunting of wolves in Idaho and Montana
Shanker's Bend dam proposal draws opposition Aug 28, 2009 The Chronicle: Sheila Corson of The Chronicle looks at the proposed projects and the controversy surrounding the building of another hydroelectric dam on the Similkameen River outside of Oroville.
Where have all the salmon gone? Aug 25, 2009 Vancouver Sun: Stephen Hume of the Vancouver Sun reports on declining salmon population
Conservation groups seek to intervene in lynx case Aug 04, 2009 Wenatchee World: Wenatchee World reporter K.C. Mehaffey covers the news of conservation groups, including Conservation Northwest, filing papers in U.S. District Court in Wyoming on Monday to defend designated critical habitat for Canada lynx being challenged by snowmobile groups. "Washington's habitat — which includes parts of the Loomis State Forest and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest — must be protected for the survival and recovery of lynx," says our international conservation director Joe Scott.
New strategy to save forests: logging Aug 03, 2009 Seattle Times: Lynda Mapes of the Seattle Times reports on environmentalists are looking to loggers to fend off development of nearly 1 million acres of lush, low-elevation privately owned forest in Western Washington — some of the last places holding the Puget Sound ecosystem together. "We need to hug loggers the way we do farmers. Given the choice between a logger and a developer, I'm going to take the logger, even if that challenges some of the notions of my old friends." -Mitch Friedman
Environmentalists Seek to Intervene in Lynx Suit Aug 03, 2009 New York Times: The Associated Press reports on intervention by Conservation Northwest and others against a suit brought by snowmobile lobby seeking to stop critical habitat for Canada lynx. “We’re lucky that Washington is home to these magnificent and rare cats,” said Joe Scott of Conservation Northwest.
Gray wolves relisted as endangered in Great Lakes Aug 02, 2009 The Spokesman Review
The case of the disappearing rabbit Jul 25, 2009 Newsweek: Lily Huang of Newsweek reports in excellent detail on climate change and lynx. Canada lynx rely on snowshoe hares for nearly their entire diet. And the hare is being lost to climate change. As the hare goes, so goes the lynx....
The Case of the Disappearing Rabbit Jul 25, 2009 Newsweek: This Newsweek article by Lily Huang discusses the importance of the showshoe hare to the ecosystem in the backcountry of northwestern Montana.
Saving private forests - Old rivals unite Jul 22, 2009 seattle P-I.com: Conservation Northwest is part of a unique coalition supporting the Community Forestry Conservation Act of 2009. The bill will protect working forests and the jobs that go with them.
Lookout Pack has new litter; wolves confirmed in Pend Oreille County Jul 15, 2009 Methow Valley News: Joyce Campbell of the Methow Valley News reports on the latest in wolves in Washington, a new litter of pups for the Lookout Pack and a pack new to the state in Pend Oreille County.
Gray wolf pack is state’s second Jul 14, 2009 The Spokesman Review: The Spokesman Review's Becky Kramer reports on the second pack of wolves now confirmed in Washington state, as biologists elicit wolf calls from adults and pups.
Roadless bill would protect wild areas and save money Jul 11, 2009 The Bellingham Herald: Conservation Northwest conservation associate Seth Cool writes about the importance of protecting roadless areas in Washington, for wildlife, water, and future generations.
Signs of wolf pack found in Pend Oreille County Jul 10, 2009 seattle p-i.com
Court dismisses challenge to marbled murrelet protection Jul 08, 2009 AP - Seattle Times: The timber industry's suit is moot: AP environmental writer Jeff Barnard reports on appeals court dismissal of an attempt to deny protection of the marbled murrelet and its old growth home.
Pacific Northwest Forests Could Store More Carbon, Help Address Greenhouse Issues Jul 03, 2009 Science Daily: The Science Daily reports on some new findings which show that if forests in the Pacific Northwest were allowed to grow for another 50 years their potential to store atmospheric carbon would increase by 15%
Living among predators Jun 18, 2009 Methow Valley News: Experts and locals advise what you should do during rare encounters with big wildlife.
Anxiety grows as wolves rebound in Methow Valley Jun 06, 2009 The Seattle Times: Craig Welch of the Seattle Times reports on the coexistence of wolves and ranchers in the Methow. "Ranchers have been part of this community for generations, and a lot of them have been really great stewards," said Jay Kehne, with the environmental group Conservation Northwest. "When a wolf moves in, of course there's more concern. But just because there's a wolf pack in an area doesn't mean you can't ranch."
Hot lynx Jun 04, 2009 Missoula News: Matthew Frank of the Missoula News reports on a lawsuit filed to help protect lynx from the effects of climate change. "This is the first lawsuit that I know of that says when [FWS] designates critical habitat, they need to take into account the future of that habitat as it relates to global warming," say Sierra Club attorney Eric Huber.
Agency will study habitat of caribou Jun 04, 2009 The Spokesman Review: Becky Kramer of the Spokane Spokesman Review reports that the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has agreed to study whether the alpine habitat for endangered US mountain caribou needs stronger protections.
Wolves in Washington slowly gain a presence Jun 04, 2009 KUOW: Doug Nadvornick reports on radio station KUOW on living with wolves in north-central Washington.
Weasel-like fishers make a comeback in Olympic National Park May 29, 2009 Peninsula Daily News: Lynda V. Mapes of the Seattle Times writes about a confirmed litter of four fisher kits in the Olympic National Park, a sign that the reintroduced animal once believed to be extinct in Washington is thriving.
Proof of wolf kill may elude investigators May 29, 2009 Methow Valley News: Joyce Campbell of the Methow Valley News reports that an investigation into whether a gray wolf was responsible for a dead cow near Twisp, which would qualify the cow's owner for compensation from Defenders of Wildlife, is inconclusive.
Discovery of babies of reintroduced species excites Olympic National Park biologists May 28, 2009 Peninsula Daily News: Peninsula Daily News article about the first babies, known as kits, of the fishers released into the Olympic National Park in a joint effort led by Conservation Northwest.
Groups challenge lynx decision May 27, 2009 The Seattle Times: Susan Gallagher of the Associated Press reports that a twentyfold federal increase in land designated as critical habitat for the Canada lynx falls short partly by leaving the cat, which is protected under the Endangered Species Act, at too much risk from climate change, four environmental groups contend in a lawsuit.
Wildlife agents investigate possible wolf-killed cow May 22, 2009 Wenatchee World: K.C. Mehaffey, Wenatchee World writer, on an investigation into a possible wolf depredation in the Methow Valley.
Consensus helps harvest May 21, 2009 The Capital Press: Capital Press article detailing how some of the pressure to over-harvest private lands has decreased due to the efforts of the Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition to promote federal timber harvests. The Colville National Forest has been designated a "model forest" by the USDA.
New project uses slash for power May 20, 2009 Wenatchee World: K.C. Mehaffey of the Wenatchee World reports that the US Forest Service has launched a pilot project to use woody debris from thinning projects to generate electricity instead of burning it, with a quote from Conservation Northwest's Tim Coleman.
Methow Valley residents adjust to living with wolves May 16, 2009 Wenatchee World: Wenatchee World staff writer K.C. Mehaffey reports on Methow Valley residents response to living with wolves as the new Lookout Pack settles in.
Interior secretary should repeal Bush's weakening of the Endangered Species Act Apr 21, 2009 The Seattle Times: The Seattle Times publishes as editorial opinion on the Endangered Species Act from Conservation Northwest's international conservation director Joe Scott.
Lookout pack's alpha female wolf appears pregnant Apr 15, 2009 Methow Valley News: Methow Valley News article by Joyce Campbell explores the history of wolf sighting in the North Cascades and reports that alpah female of Lookout pack appears to be pregnant.
Letters to the editor - About Poaching - Methow Valley News Apr 09, 2009 Methow Valley News: Residents near the wolves speak up.
Wolf case could take months to process Apr 08, 2009 Methow Valley News: A Methow Valley News article by Joyce Campbell on the legal timeline of the wolf poaching case and why the investigation into the poaching case of wolves in the Methow Valley may not be finished for some time.
U.S. Rep. Larsen releases earmark request list, Whatcom County could get more than $13M Apr 04, 2009 The Bellingham Herald: Washington's Rep. Rick Larsen has requested an appropriations earmark of $1 million for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to move forward with recovering endangered grizzly bears in the North Cascades.
Skinned wolf creates cross-border legal quandary Apr 03, 2009 Vancouver Sun: A Vancouver Sun article by Randy Boswell about the poaching of a wolf pup from Washington's Lookout Pack and its legal implications in Alberta.
Feds looking at three Twisp locals in wolf kill incident Apr 02, 2009 Methow Valley News: Story in the Methow Valley News by Joyce Campbell on the investigation into the death of one of the pups from Washington state's only wild gray wolf pack.
Obama won't defend Bush spotted owl plan Apr 01, 2009 The Oregonian: AP article in The Oregonian on the Obama administration's backing away from a tainted recovery plan for northern spotted owl.
Vehicles killing threatened mountain caribou herd Mar 31, 2009 The Vancouver Sun: The Vancouver Sun report on three recent deaths of threatened mountain caribou by cars on Highway 3 near Creston in Canada.
Survey: County residents want to protect farmland, grow in current urban areas Mar 31, 2009 The Bellingham Herald: The Bellingham Herald reports on the published results of a Whatcom County residents survey conducted by the Whatcom Legacy Project. A majority of those polled want to protect water and farmland and think builders should pay for development infrastructure.
Discovery of bloody wolf pelt prompts investigation Mar 28, 2009 The Wenatchee World: Wenatchee World news article by KC Mehaffey on wolf poaching incident
Bloody pelt in shipping box tips agents to wolf killing; ranching family's homes searched Mar 28, 2009 The Seattle Times: Full-length Seattle Times article by Warren Cornwall on wolf poaching incident with quotes from Conservation Northwest.
Officers look into gray wolf killing in eastern WA Mar 27, 2009 Associated Press: AP report by Phuong Le on the illegal killing of gray wolf in Okanogan county, published online in the Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Poaching of wolf investigated in north-central Washington Mar 27, 2009 Seattle Times: Seattle Times blurb on the poaching of a protected wolf in north-central Washington.
Investigators looking into wolf killing Mar 27, 2009 KING 5 News: King 5 News reports on the poaching of wolves in north-central Washington.
Wildlife Officials Investigating Wolf Poached In Washington Mar 27, 2009 OPB News - KUOW: KUOW radio news report on the gray wolf poaching in Washington.
Grizzlies using highway crossings Mar 12, 2009 Rocky Mountain Outlook: Cathy Ellis of the Rocky Mountain Outlook reports that grizzly bears are using wildlife bridges to cross the Trans-Canada Highway in Banff National Park in increasing numbers.
We don't have to destroy our forests to get soft toilet paper Mar 11, 2009 The Vancouver Sun: An editorial by Greenpeace Canada about Canada's "softwood," or conifer forest, logging. Sixty percent of the trees cut in Canada's forests are pulped for paper.
"I'm outta here!" Mar 11, 2009 Methow Valley News: A blurb in the Methow Valley News about a released Canada lynx.
Mountain caribou protection not good enough: coalition Mar 10, 2009 Williams Lake Tribune: An article by Erin Hitchcock of the Williams Lake Tribune about the Mountain Caribou Project's dissatisfaction with certain elements of BC's mountain caribou recovery plan.
Inside the search for Washington's wolves Mar 09, 2009 King 5 News: Gary Chittim of King 5 News reports on the return of wolves to Washington's Methow Valley and films a lone wolf traversing a snowy field.
Cariboo's caribou threatened Feb 17, 2009 100 Mile House Free Press: Carole Rooney of 100 Mile House Free Press writes about British Columbia's Mountain Caribou Recovery Implementation Plan and a recent study that uncovers the unique ancestry of the mountain caribou.
"Grizzly Wars" is the saga of the "ghost bears" of the North Cascades Feb 05, 2009 Seattle Times: Seattle Times article by Tim McNulty gives a favorable review of David Knibb's "Grizzly Wars," a book that makes a convincing argument to recover the diminished North Cascades grizzly bear.
Shady Bush deal could see light of day Jan 25, 2009 Seattle Post Intelligencer: Seattle P-I columnist Joel Connelly writes that Obama's new freedom of information policy might allow previously withheld evidence to be used in a lawsuit against an allegedly illegal Bush Administration softwood lumber deal.
Can wolves restore an ecosystem? Jan 25, 2009 Seattle Times: Sandi Doughton of the Seattle Times reports that a team of Oregon State University biologists have just released a study that attributes significant ecosystem imbalances to the extinction of wolves in certain areas.
Funds available for Washington forest work Jan 24, 2009 The Oregonian: An article by Terry Richard of the Oregonian about funds allocated to fix forest roads, trails, and facilities to the benefit of wildlife and the public.
Western forests dying at an increased rate Jan 23, 2009 Seattle PI: Old-growth forests, particularly those in the Northwest, store large amounts of carbon, making them a resource in combating global warming," said Jerry Franklin, a professor of forest ecology at the University of Washington. "But as trees die, they decompose and give off carbon dioxide, contributing to the amount of greenhouse gases. Young forests store very little carbon, and it takes hundreds of years to replace old growth," he said
Methow wolverine project expands, is model for Canadian, west side studies Jan 20, 2009 Methow Valley News: Joyce Campbell of the Methow Valley News writes about the collaborative efforts to study Washington's sensitive-listed wolverine.
Fishers settle into their new home Jan 17, 2009 Kitsap Sun: A great Kitsap Sun news article by Christopher Dunagan on the reintroduction of Pacific fishers to the eastern part of the Olympic Peninsula.
Lookout Pack returns to lower elevations Jan 07, 2009 Methow Valley News: Methow Valley News article by Joyce Campbell on the return of the Lookout Pack, Washington's first confirmed wolf pack in 70 years, to the Methow Valley after a summer spent in the the Lake Chelan-Sawtooth Wilderness.
14 fishers released in Olympic National Park Dec 24, 2008 The Port Townsend Leader: The Port Townsend and Jefferson County Leader reports that despite the snow and cold, biologists reintroduced 14 fishers on Dec. 22 within the Elwha and Sol Duc valleys of Olympic National Park.
Animals need bridges, too, photos show Dec 23, 2008 Seattle Times: Seattle Times article by Lynda V. Mapes about animals caught on remote cameras in areas where wildlife crossings are to be installed on I-90 from Hyak to Easton.
Fishers released in Olympic National Park Dec 20, 2008 The Oregonian: The Oregonian reports on 14 fishers were released at remote sites within the Elwha, Sol Duc and Hoh valleys of Olympic National Park, moving closer to the goal of establishing an initial population of 100 animals. "What a great holiday gift to Olympic National Park and the people of Washington," said Mitch Friedman, executive director of Conservation Northwest. "Fifteen furry fishers in an old-growth tree."
Santa's hooved helpers endangered Dec 20, 2008 Youth Radio: Luke Jones of Youth Radio reports on the perils facing mountain caribou, a species of reindeer, including logging, development, and climate change.
More fishers to be released into Olympic National Park on Sunday Dec 20, 2008 Peninsula Daily News: Paige Dickerson of the Peninsula Daily News reports that 15 fishers will be released into three areas of the Olympic National Park as part of a project to release 100 of the animals over a three year period.
Caught on camera: Rare and elusive Cascade animals Dec 04, 2008 Seattle Times: Phuong Le of the Seattle Times covers release of the new report documenting remote camera images garnered in 2008 by the Cascades Citizen Wildlife Monitoring Project.
Conservation groups challenge owl recovery plan Nov 25, 2008 The Associated Press: Associated Press article by Jeff Barnard on the lawsuit filed against the Bush administration for unjustifiably allowing old growth logging as part of the northern spotted owl recovery plan.
Wildlife study: Wolverines without borders Nov 15, 2008 Wenatchee World: Researchers from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and US Forest Service are working with Canadian biologists to track wolverines in the North Cascades.
Education funding should not have to rely on logging Nov 13, 2008 Bellingham Herald: Bellingham Herald opinion piece by Daniel Jack Chasen on the pitfalls of tying education to logging
Whatcom County Council approves watershed land-transfer deal Oct 22, 2008 Bellingham Herald: Jared Paben of the Bellingham Herald reports that the County Council voted to move forward on preserving roughly 8,000 acres of the Lake Whatcom watershed.
Biologists seek answers to grizzly bear migration roadblocks Oct 17, 2008 Seattle Times, originally published in The New York Times: Seattle Times article by Jim Robbins on the habitat fragmentation by roads that is preventing grizzly bears and many other species from reaching critical habitat.
Grizzly sighting is ‘pretty convincing’ Oct 15, 2008 Wenatchee World: Wenatchee World article by Michelle McNiel on a hopeful sighting of the elusive North Cascades grizzly bear.
Cameras a tool for biologists and conservationists Oct 15, 2008 Spokesman Review: Rich Landers of the Spokeman Review chronicles the effectiveness of remote cameras in wildlife conservation and biology, hails Conservation Northwest as a pioneer of remote camera use.
State puts up wolf signs to warn hunters Oct 09, 2008 Wenatchee World
County OKs ending watershed logging rules lawsuit Sep 24, 2008 The Bellingham Herald: Jared Paben of the Bellingham Herald reports that the County Council has unanimously approved a settlement to uphold the Lake Whatcom Landscape Plan in the Lake Whatcom watershed.
Groups agree on wilderness proposals Sep 18, 2008 Spokesman Review: Spokesman Review article by Becky Kramer about the proposed Columbia Highlands roadless areas, featuring Dick Slagle's bittersweet account of his lifelong history near this untouched wilderness.
Feds retreat on Northern Rockies wolf hunting plan Sep 16, 2008 Associated Press: Associated Press article on the federal government's plan to withdraw a rule that would have removed gray wolves in the Northern Rockies from the endangered species list.
Old-growth retains carbon, study finds Sep 11, 2008 Associated Press: Jeff Barnard of the Associated Press reports on a new study that finds that old-growth forests play important role in retaining carbon.
City, environmental group at odds over logging-rules settlement Sep 10, 2008 Bellingham Herald: A news article in the Bellingham Herald by Jared Paben on a controversial settlement agreement regarding compensation for the Lake Whatcom Landscape Plan with quotes from Mitch Friedman.
Environmentalists sue over Canadian timber agreement Sep 08, 2008 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Lisa Stiffler of the Seattle Post-Intellingencer reports on a lawsuit filed this week against the federal government alleging an illegal and unfair agreement with Canadian leaders to settle a dispute over timber sales.
Hopes fade for spotted owl Aug 13, 2008 The Seattle Times: Seattle Times environmental reporter Warren Cornwall on the continuing decline of the spotted owl, despite a 14-year-old ban on the logging of old-growth forests on most federal lands.
Biologist pick up wolf signal after week of silence Aug 13, 2008 Methow Valley News: Joyce Campbell, of the Methow Valley News, reports on new information about the Lookout Pack's whereabouts.
Unlike wolves, grizzly recovery is slow and arduous Aug 08, 2008 Wenatchee World: Wenatchee World guest column by Leroy Ledeboer on differences between recovery of wolves and grizzlies.
Wolf packs: How they work Aug 08, 2008 Wenatchee World: Wenatchee World sidebar by KC Mehaffey on the social structure of a wolf pack. Quotes from Conservation Northwest's Jasmine Minbashian.
Controversy of the wild: The return of the wolf Aug 08, 2008 Wenatchee World: Wenatchee World weekend feature by KC Mehaffey on the return of the wolf to Washington. Includes several quotes from wolf working group members, including Conservation Northwest's Derrick Knowles.
Scientists reject new spotted owl plan Aug 04, 2008 Associated Press: Associated Press article by Jeff Barnard on an independent scientific review of Bush administration's spotted owl recovery plan.
Taking (out) the high roads to save the Skokomish Aug 02, 2008 Kitsap Sun: Kitsap Sun article by Christopher Dunagan on Conservation Northwest's collaborative efforts to restore the Skokomish watershed on the Olympic Peninsula.
Re-emergence of gray wolves no cause for high hysteria Jul 31, 2008 The Seattle Times: Seattle Times columnist Ron Judd writes about the return of wolves to the Methow Valley and nearby resident's let-them-be attitude.
Cougar conundrum Jul 31, 2008 Yakima Herald-Republic: Yakima Herald article by Scott Sandsberry on a controversial expansion of cougar hunting in Washington. Quotes from Conservation Northwest's Joe Scott.
Reconveyance a great idea for Lake Whatcom watershed Jul 30, 2008 The Bellingham Herald: Bellingham Herald op-ed by Rand Jack on importance of creating a forest preserve for Lake Whatcom.
Are wolves a danger to humans? Experts weigh in Jul 29, 2008 The Wenatchee World: Wenatchee World article by KC Mehaffey on wolves and humans. Quotes from Conservation Northwest's Derrick Knowles.
Wolf monitoring indicates pack is doing well Jul 29, 2008 The Wenatchee World: Wenatchee World article by KC Mehaffey on wildlife biologists and volunteers monitoring Washington state's first wolf pack. Quotes from Conservation Northwest's Jasmine Minbashian.
Group dynamics: hikers join forces to enjoy, improve trails Jul 27, 2008 The Spokane Spokesman-Review: Work parties, including some led by Conservation Northwest, are becoming an increasingly popular way to learn about backcountry areas while maintaining trails.
DNA samples confirm gray wolves are back in Methow Valley Jul 24, 2008 Methow Valley News: Methow Valley News article by Joyce Campbell on confirmation of wolf pack in the Methow Valley and wolf pup photos by Conservation Northwest. Quotes from special projects director Jasmine Minbashian.
State's first purebred wolf pack since 1930s found in Methow Valley Jul 23, 2008 The Wenatchee World: Wenatchee World article by KC Mehaffey on confirmation of wolf pack in the Methow and wolf pup photos captured by Conservation Northwest. Quotes from special projects director, Jasmine Minbashian.
Biologists capture suspected wolves in Okanogan County Jul 19, 2008 Associated Press: Associated Press article by Shannon Dininny on capture and collaring of two suspected wolves in Okanogan County.
Howling survey may indicate wolf pack Jul 16, 2008 Methow Valley News: Methow Valley News article by Joyce Campbell on agency wolf howling efforts in Okanogan County.
Possible return of wolves sparks planning for their presence Jul 15, 2008 The Olympian: Olympian news article by Chester Allen on wolf management and conservation plan for Washington.
Judge to decide if wolverines will be protected Jul 13, 2008 The Everett Herald: An Everett Herald story by Bill Sheets on Conservation Northwest's effort to protect wolverine under the Endangered Species Act. Quotes from international conservation director Joe Scott.
Howls in Okanogan area signal of wolves' return? Jul 12, 2008 Seattle Times: A Seattle Times article by Warren Cornwall on the possible return of wolves to Washington State.
Forestry groups queried on U.S. funds Jul 09, 2008 Seattle Post-Instelligencer: Seattle Post-Intelligencer article by Robert McClure looking into controversial Bush deal that funneled million to timber groups. Quotes from Conservation Northwest's Joe Scott.
Wolverine advocates give notice of intent to sue Jul 08, 2008 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Associated Press article by Susan Gallagher on Conservation Northwest's intent to sue to protect wolverines under the Endangered Species Act.
My, what wolf-like DNA you have, grandma... Jul 02, 2008 Methow Valley News: Methow Valley News article by Joyce Campbell on identifying wolves using DNA.
Wolves finding a home in north-central Washington? Jun 24, 2008 Wenatchee World: A Wenatchee World article by K.C. Mehaffey about recent wolf sighting near the Methow Valley.
Wyden plan protects old-growth, promotes sustainable logging Jun 19, 2008 Oregonian: Oregonian news update posted by Michael Milstein on Senator Wyden's proposal to protect old-growth forests.
Wild Sky event has unlikely guest Jun 01, 2008 Seattle P-I: Seattle PI column on Mark Rey, Undersecretary of Agriculture, being an unlikely guest at the Wild Sky Wilderness dedication. Conservation Northwest is referenced in the article.
Wild gray wolves could be protected in state Jun 01, 2008 Tri-city Herald: Tri-city Herald article about the proposed plan that would protect the gray wolves in Washington state.
Our view: A Wild Sky ride: after six years, Cascade wilderness finally reality May 13, 2008 Spokesman-Review: A Spokesman-Review editorial article about the Wild Sky bill establishing a new wilderness area in the Cascade range.
Wolf management plans being scrutinized May 08, 2008 Spokesman-Review: Rich Landers' Spokesman-Review article on the scrutiny of the Idaho and Washington fish and wildlife commissions over the removal of the wolves from the endangered species list.
Powerline EIS upheld on appeal May 07, 2008 Methow Valley News: A Methow Valley News article on how the Environmental Impact Statement was upheld for the Pateros-Twisp transmission line.
Wild Sky is a go at last: Murray's long crusade crowned by success Apr 30, 2008 Seattle P-I: Seattle PI column on Washington's newest wilderness area.
BLM nixes mining proposal near Mount St. Helens Apr 30, 2008 The Daily News: The Daily News article about the Colorado mining company stopping its plans to build a mine near Mount St. Helens after rejection from the BLM.
$1 billion timber slush fund or fair trade deal? Apr 29, 2008 Seattle Post-Instelligencer: Conservation Northwest was one of several environmental groups who together filed a Freedom of Information Act suit against the U.S. Trade Representative for the handling of public monies garnered from tariffs levied on Canadian softwood lumber (read, virgin old-growth conifer wood).
Draft owl plan "deeply flawed," panel says Apr 22, 2008 The Seattle Times: Seattle Times article on how the Bush administration's plan for assuring the survival of the northern spotted owl falls short.
Journey of a thousand steps: Desire to Protect wildlife, forests drives activist's work for change Apr 21, 2008 Bellingham Herald: Bellingham Herald ECO article recognizing Mitch Friedman, founder of Conservation Northwest.
Fishers Staking Out Territories in Olympic Peninsula Apr 18, 2008 Kitsap Sun: A Kitsap Sun article about the successful reintroduction and adaptation of the Fisher to the Olympic Peninsula.
A collaborative effort Apr 16, 2008 Statesman-Examiner: Statesman-Examiner article about the team effort that resulted in a grant for the Disabled Hunter Access Program
Investigators dig deep to find who destroyed meadow Apr 01, 2008 Wenatchee World: Wenatchee World article about the destruction of a Wenatchee meadow by four-wheel-drive trucks.
Feds host meeting on lynx habitat Mar 21, 2008 Wenatchee World: Wenatchee World article on lynx habitat meeting with quotes from Conservation Northwest Science Director Dave Werntz.
Is cougar hunting breeding chaos? Mar 18, 2008 The Seattle Times: Instead of reducing conflicts between cougars and humans, heavy hunting seems to make the problems worse, says a WSU researcher.
Environmental groups to challenge finding that wolverines aren't endangered species Mar 11, 2008 Associated Press: Wenatchee World article on wolverine ruling
Feds: Wolverine numbers low, but not endangered Mar 10, 2008 Associated Press: US Fish and Wildlife decided against using the ESA to protect rare wolverines.
Feds reverse plan to severely slash habitat for threatened sea bird Mar 06, 2008 Associated Press: Associated Press article on decision to abandon efforts to slash marblet murrelet habitat
Feds increase area of proposed critical habitat for lynx Mar 05, 2008 Methow Valley News: Methow Valley News article by Joyce Campbell on proposed critical habitat for lynx
Plan to protect lynx includes 2,000 square miles in NCW Feb 29, 2008 The Wenatchee World: Wenatchee World by AP and Michele McNeil article on lynx critical habitat
Feds propose extended lynx habitat - Kettle Range not included in plan Feb 28, 2008 The Spokesman Review: Spokesman Review article on lynx critical habitat
Fishers making comeback at Olympic National Park Feb 01, 2008 King 5 News: King 5 TV new story and video footage of fisher reintroduction in the Olympics
Blame ATV activists for problems, not the vehicles Jan 31, 2008 The Spokesman-Review: An article by Rich Landers published January 31, 2008, in The Spokesman-Review on growing ATV use in the West
Weasel-like fisher back in state after many decades Jan 28, 2008 The Seattle Times: Seattle Times coverage of fisher reintroduction
Rare fishers released into Olympic National Park Jan 28, 2008 Peninsula Daily News: Peninsula Daily News coverage of fisher reintroduction
Can elusive fishers stage a comeback in Olympic National Park? Jan 27, 2008 Tacoma News Tribune: Tacoma News Tribune article by Susan Gordon on fisher introduction
Biologists study the shy wolverine in the North Cascades Jan 17, 2008 Everett Herald: "The North Cascades is one of the few places in the U.S. where you can still find wolverines," said Jasmine Minbashian, a spokeswoman for Conservation Northwest, a Bellingham-based wildlife conservation group. "We have a responsibility that they don't disappear under our watch."
Endangered Species: Political assault Dec 02, 2007 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Canada lynx is one of the species that could benefit from an agency review of politically influenced decisions that disregarded important critical habitat for the wild cat.
A Timber Truce in Northeast Washington Nov 12, 2007 KUOW Radio: KUOW local news highlight on the Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition and a blueprint for the Colville National Forest.
BC announces caribou plan Oct 19, 2007 Spokane Spokesman-Review: Conservation Northwest of Bellingham was one of 10 environmental groups that worked with the B.C. government to develop the plan to protect mountain caribou habitat in the Inland Temperate Rainforest.
Reviews hoot down Administration's spotted-owl science as "seriously flawed" Aug 14, 2007 Dateline Earth, seattlepi.com: Decisions about protecting the spotted owl made under a now-disgraced Bush administration appointee in the Interior Department are "seriously flawed," says one of two scientific reviews published August 17, 2007.
A Good Read Aug 01, 2007 North Columbia Monthly: The North Columbia Monthly reviews the book, Columbia Highlands: Exploring Washington's Last Frontier.
Gray wolves are coming; state plans to be ready Jul 30, 2007 Seattle Times: Evidence that gray wolves are returning to Washington. The state is preparing a management and conservation plan in preparation for their return.
Corner of State Sets Pace to Save Forests Jul 26, 2007 Seattle Post-Intelligencer: Seattle P-I columnist Joel Connelly talks about the Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition's new blueprint for forest management, which has identified over 300,000 acres of wilderness-quality lands, as well as thousands of acres of restoration forests and responsible management areas, in the Colville National Forest.
Blanchard Mountain on KPLU Jun 25, 2007 KPLU 88.5 fm: Radio news piece on the Blanchard agreement and its larger context of working timberlands versus development in the front country. The piece leaves out the key piece of the agreement: that the state will be buying $12 million worth of nearby private timberland to prevent sprawl in the foothills of the Chuckanuts.
Howls, Prints Herald Return of Wolves to Washington Jan 12, 2007 Spokane Spokesman Review: The Spokane Spokesman Review reports on the expected return of wolves to Washington and a panel created to develop a management plan for their return.

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