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Wildlife study: Wolverines without borders - Saturday Nov 15, 2008 - Wenatchee World

K.C. Mehaffey of the Wenatchee World reports that U.S. researchers have teamed up with British Columbian biologists to study wolverine populations.

Education funding should not have to rely on logging - Thursday 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 - Wednesday 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 - Friday 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’ - Wednesday 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 - Wednesday 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.

County OKs ending watershed logging rules lawsuit - Wednesday 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 - Thursday 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.

Old-growth retains carbon, study finds - Thursday 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 - Wednesday 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 - Monday 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.

Biologist pick up wolf signal after week of silence - Wednesday Aug 13, 2008 - Methow Valley News

Joyce Campbell, of the Methow Valley News, reports on new information about the Lookout Pack's whereabouts.

Hopes fade for spotted owl - Wednesday 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.

Unlike wolves, grizzly recovery is slow and arduous - Friday 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 - Friday 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 - Friday 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 - Monday 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 - Saturday 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 - Thursday 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 - Thursday 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 - Wednesday Jul 30, 2008 - The Bellingham Herald

Bellingham Herald op-ed by Rand Jack on importance of creating a forest preserve for Lake Whatcom.

Wolf monitoring indicates pack is doing well - Tuesday 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.

Are wolves a danger to humans? Experts weigh in - Tuesday Jul 29, 2008 - The Wenatchee World

Wenatchee World article by KC Mehaffey on wolves and humans. Quotes from Conservation Northwest's Derrick Knowles.

Group dynamics: hikers join forces to enjoy, improve trails - Sunday 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 - Thursday 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 - Wednesday 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 - Saturday 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 - Wednesday 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 - Tuesday 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 - Sunday 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? - Saturday 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 - Wednesday 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 - Tuesday 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... - Wednesday 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? - Tuesday 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 - Thursday Jun 19, 2008 - Oregonian

Oregonian news update posted by Michael Milstein on Senator Wyden's proposal to protect old-growth forests.

Wild gray wolves could be protected in state - Sunday Jun 01, 2008 - Tri-city Herald

Tri-city Herald article about the proposed plan that would protect the gray wolves in Washington state.

Wild Sky event has unlikely guest - Sunday 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.

Our view: A Wild Sky ride: after six years, Cascade wilderness finally reality - Tuesday 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 - Thursday 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 - Wednesday 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.

BLM nixes mining proposal near Mount St. Helens - Wednesday 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.

Wild Sky is a go at last: Murray's long crusade crowned by success - Wednesday Apr 30, 2008 - Seattle P-I

Seattle PI column on Washington's newest wilderness area.

$1 billion timber slush fund or fair trade deal? - Tuesday 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 - Tuesday 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 - Monday Apr 21, 2008 - Bellingham Herald

Bellingham Herald ECO article recognizing Mitch Friedman, founder of Conservation Northwest.

Fishers Staking Out Territories in Olympic Peninsula - Friday 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 - Wednesday 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 - Tuesday 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 - Friday 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? - Tuesday 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 - Tuesday Mar 11, 2008 - Associated Press

Wenatchee World article on wolverine ruling

Feds: Wolverine numbers low, but not endangered - Monday 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 - Thursday 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 - Wednesday 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 - Friday 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 - Thursday Feb 28, 2008 - The Spokesman Review

Spokesman Review article on lynx critical habitat

Fishers making comeback at Olympic National Park - Friday 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 - Thursday 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 - Monday Jan 28, 2008 - The Seattle Times

Seattle Times coverage of fisher reintroduction

Rare fishers released into Olympic National Park - Monday Jan 28, 2008 - Peninsula Daily News

Peninsula Daily News coverage of fisher reintroduction

Can elusive fishers stage a comeback in Olympic National Park? - Sunday 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 - Thursday 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 - Sunday 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 - Monday 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 - Friday 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" - Tuesday 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 - Wednesday 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 - Monday 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 - Thursday 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 - Monday 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 - Friday 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.