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$1 million win for Washington forests
Washington forests and economies got a boost yesterday. The USDA announced almost $1 million for a forest restoration vision that will enable Conservation Northwest and our partners in the Northeast Washington Forestry Coalition to restore the Kettle Range to a healthier forest, better for wildlife and people, and more prepared to adapt to a changing climate. We are thrilled to see these worthy projects funded, and to see restoration, stewardship, and collaboration once again in the national spotlight.
Will ORV abusers be held accountable?
Many Conservation Northwest supporters know well that irresponsible use of all-terrain (aka off-road) vehicles does great damage to wildlands, sensitive areas, and private property across the West. Conservation Northwest is working with state senators on a bill, SSSB 5366, which we hope can help by requiring ATVs to have visible license plates and increasing the consequences of unlawful riding.
Bannick brings us closer to owls and ecosystems
Across the lower 48 states, an invasion is happening in fields, neighborhoods, and coastal reaches, and this week it comes to your TV. This Wed. on NBC Nightly News, Paul Bannick, offers insight into snowy owls and their appearance across the US.
Street cred from the trail
"You follow wild animals around in the wilderness?! Aren’t you afraid? Do you see lions and bears?!" I reply, “If you are looking for street cred, you might want to join the Winter Tracking Program.”
I-90 coyote trail to success
A lot of our success is measured by dry forest acres restored, better wildlife management policies passed, and, well, sometimes simply successful phone calls. Maybe not thrilling Friday blog material, but of course important. Today, however, our success is measured by a coyote. And not so much by the coyote, really, as where it went for a walk.
Let it snow!
Western WA is in the middle of Snowpocalypse (or was it Snowmageddon?), so of course we have lots of the fluffy white water on the brain. What better time to see where our staff members across the state like to enjoy wild winter recreation and revel in the photos!
Candid critters, 2011.
As I prepared to leave the office for a short holiday break, I found myself delayed as I sorted through thousands of photos of the amazing critters that walk our state's lands and what they are up to when no one is looking. [VIDEO]
What a crowd!
2011 was a busy year for Washington's wildlife and wild places--from wolves wandering in to establish two new packs to northeast Washington wilderness getting one step closer. It was also a busy year for Conservation Northwest, and we list many of our accomplishments in our year-end round up. None of our success is possible without our activists, volunteers, donors, and members, so it was a pretty busy year for you, too! Here are the ways your action and support have made a difference this year, by the numbers!
Vintage gal helps grizzly
Our long-time supporter and friend, vintage clothing store DENISEBRAIN, and its owner Margaret, are once again helping wildlife this holiday. Get some beautiful vintage goods while helping grizzlies in the North Cascades!
Airporter Shuttle helping save birds of prey
Big birds and jet aircraft do not mix. That’s the premise behind Sea-Tac Airport’s Raptor Strike Avoidance Program, of which Whatcom County's Airporter Shuttle is now a proud participant. [VIDEO]
