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Conservation News

Find out how Washington Wild works to keep Washington State wild and green.

Sep 11 2023

Congratulations 2023 Photo Contest Winners!

Posted on Sep 11, 2023 in Conservation News, WA Wild Blog
Thank you to everyone who contributed photos to this year’s contest. We had over 200 photos submitted, taking us on a breathtaking journey from windswept […]
Sep 7 2023

Speak Up for our Outstanding Rivers!

From snowcaps to whitecaps, water connects us all. Washington’s rivers are vital resources that provide us with clean drinking water, sustain fish and wildlife populations, […]
Aug 18 2023

Our Biggest Brewshed® Collab Yet, the Clean Water for Great Beer IPA

Posted on Aug 18, 2023 in Brewshed, Conservation News, WA Wild Blog
A truly epic collab, this beer epitomizes the power of the Brewshed® Alliance and is a celebration of the craft brewing industry’s commitment to protecting […]

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Conservation Voices

See what the community is saying.

  • Senator Maria Cantwell

    Places like Mt. Rainier, North Cascades and Olympic National Parks, the San Juan Islands and Mount Saint Helens National Monuments, and our National Forests across the state are a central part of the unique quality of life we all enjoy.

    - Senator Maria Cantwell
  • Bob Ferguson, Washington State Attorney General

    Passion for the outdoors is a tradition in Washington. We have a responsibility not only to honor that heritage, but to continue working to protect our wild places for future generations.

    - Bob Ferguson, Washington State Attorney General
  • Pamela Brulotte, Icicle Brewing Company

    Beer is over 90% water, and only a fraction of the water required for brewing is represented in the final glass. At any point the water composition or quality can impact the final taste of the beer in a variety of ways.

    - Pamela Brulotte, Icicle Brewing Company
  • Marc Berejka, REI Co-Op

    Protecting Outdoor Places. This is a tradition for REI and others in the outdoor industry. We recognize the need to give back to the land.

    - Marc Berejka, REI Co-Op
  • Dan Rankin, Mayor of Darrington

    While we undoubtedly don’t agree on everything, we have seized the opportunity to walk forward on common ground into a future beneficial to all.

    - Dan Rankin, Mayor of Darrington

Washington Wild is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to protect and restore wild lands and waters in Washington State through advocacy, education, and civic engagement. Founded in 1979 as the Washington Wilderness Coalition, Washington Wild has been instrumental in protecting nearly 3 million acres of Wilderness in Washington State.

We believe that public lands are a public issue. By educating, empowering, and mobilizing our communities, Washington Wild builds powerful grassroots networks that help protect and restore wild lands throughout the state. Our supporters share our philosophy that Washington’s remaining wild lands have intrinsic value and are essential to our quality of life.

Photo Credits: Erwin Buske, Claudia Cooper, Andy Porter