Washington Wild Signs Letter Opposing Trump Executive Order Banning Race and Gender Sensitivity Training by Federal Agencies
On October 1, Washington Wild and 120 environmental organizations across the nation — together representing millions of members and supporters — sent a letter to nine U.S. Senators and Representatives expressing deep concern and strong opposition to an Office of Management and Budget memo (OMB circular M-20-34) and the related Executive Order. The Executive Order […]
We’re hiring! Communications and Engagement Manager
Washington Wild is looking for a passionate and skilled individual to join the team as our Communications and Engagement Manager! This role is responsible for implementing targeted communications to foster community, advocacy, and financial support for Washington Wild. Additionally, the Communications and Engagement Manager will develop and lead the organization’s volunteer program. This is […]
WA Wild, Conservation Organizations Provide Comments on North Fork Nooksack Vegetation Management Project
The Wilderness Society, Washington Wild, American Whitewater, and American Rivers provided comments on a scoping notice for the North Fork Nooksack Vegetation Management Project. The project is located on the Mt. Baker Ranger District on the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest in Whatcom County. Read the full letter here. The project includes a mix of […]
Support for Reform of Motorized Dredge Mining in Washington Rivers Grows
Today, 142 conservation, recreation and wildlife organizations, faith leaders, outdoor industry companies and other stakeholders around Washington sent a letter to members of the Washington State Legislature calling for common sense reform of the practice of motorized suction dredge mining on rivers and streams statewide. The letter represents a 70 percent increase from a similar […]
Stakeholders Call for Legislature to Fully-Fund Department of Fish and Wildlife
Today, Washington Wild joined 44 other hunters and anglers, wildlife advocates, and outdoor recreation organizations who signed onto a coalition statement organized by Conservation Northwest. This statement calls on the Washington State Legislature to appropriate all of the $26 million in operating funds requested for the coming fiscal year by the Department of Fish and […]
2019 Conservation Accomplishments
Throughout our 40th anniversary, we made important progress protecting, defending and restoring wild lands and waters in Washington State thanks to the support of our donors and supporters. Logging in the Skagit Headwaters Halted (December) The British Columbia Government announced that they would halt future plans to log pristine areas in the Canadian headwaters of […]
Media Attention on National Forest Roadless Areas Grows
In October, the Trump Administration announced a controversial proposal to eliminate long standing protections for unlogged old-growth forests within Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. The ancient forests are part of the last remaining intact temperate rainforest on the planet and are champions of absorbing harmful greenhouse gasses out of the atmosphere. Media attention has quickly grown […]
100 Washington Stakeholders Oppose Repeal of Old-Growth Forest Protections Under the Roadless Rule
Today, 102 local elected officials, businesses, commercial fishermen, faith leaders, hunting and fishing interests and conservation and recreation organizations sent a letter to the U.S. Forest Service opposing the elimination of old-growth forest protections under the 2001 National Forest Roadless Area Rule. Washington Wild coordinated the letter which demonstrates broad local support for roadless areas. “The Trump […]
WA Brewing Industry Speaks up for Remaining Old-Growth Forests in AK and WA
Today, a coalition of breweries across Washington state joined together to stand up for healthy watersheds after the Trump Administration announced they are moving forward with a controversial proposal to eliminate long-standing protections for old-growth forests in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. A letter signed by 39 brewing industry businesses was the latest evidence of opposition to the […]
