Positive Media Attention as Opposition to Mining in Skagit Headwaters Grows
Southern British Columbia has become a dangerous hotspot for toxic pollution from mines in watersheds that flow into Washington state, including the beloved Skagit River. Currently, there is a pending request for a mining permit in the Skagit Headwaters by Imperial Metals, the company responsible for the infamous Mount Polley mine disaster of 2014, which […]
Be a Responsible Rover
Many adventure pups call Washington home. If you and your furry friend are venturing outside this summer, be sure to recreate responsibly! ⠀ By implementing a few practical tips, you can ensure a safe and enjoyable time for you, your 4-legged friend, and all trail users. Research the forecast, trail reports, and where dogs are […]
Local Peninsula Support for Wild Olympics Grows as Senate holds Hearing
Dozens of local CEOs, businesses, and elected officials from multiple sectors of the economy announced their support for the Wild Olympics Wilderness and Wild & Scenic Rivers Act today as the bill received a positive legislative hearing before the Senate subcommittee on Public Lands, Forests, and Mining. These new supporters add to the long list […]
Biden Administration Commits to Reinstate Roadless Protections in the Tongass National Forest
It’s a good day for ancient forests. The Biden Administration has committed to restore Roadless protections in the Tongass National Forest. In October 2019, the Trump administration announced a controversial proposal to eliminate long-standing protections for unlogged old-growth forests within Alaska’s Tongass National Forest. The proposed management plan was an override to the 2001 […]
Wild Profile: Rebecca Albiani & Mitchell Levy, longtime Washington Wild supporters
Rebecca Albiani still remembers the first time visiting Mt. Rainier 25 years ago on a trip to visit her husband Mitchell’s parents. After a day of snowshoeing in Paradise, she was in awe of the spectacular beauty within such close proximity to Seattle. It wasn’t long after that her family moved across the country from […]
Governor Jay Inslee Signs Bill into Law Preventing Seabed Mining
On May 3, Washington became the second state in the country to prohibit seabed mining, providing permanent protection to the marine environment from this destructive practice. Senate Bill 5145 was introduced by Senators Kevin Van De Wege (D-Sequim) and Christine Rolfes (D-Bainbridge Island) on January 12 during Washington’s 2021 Legislative session. “Seabed mining is bad […]
Opposition to Mining in the Skagit Headwaters Grows to Over 275 Entities
The month of May brought a groundswell of opposition to a pending mining permit in the Skagit River Headwaters by Imperial Metals Corporation. Local government leaders downstream in Washington cite health, safety, and quality of life as reasons for formalizing their opposition. The headwaters of the Skagit River are located in British Columbia. In May, […]
Governor Inslee signs the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act into Law
Today, in a community gathering at the Duwamish Tribe’s Longhouse and Cultural Center, Governor Jay Inslee signed the Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act into law. The legislation will put environmental justice at the forefront of the state’s strategic plans, programs, community engagement, and spending decisions. It will also require state agencies to conduct environmental […]
Wild Profile: Craig Nobly and Lighthouse Roasters
Lighthouse Roasters has been producing fine artisan coffees in Seattle since 1993. They create consistently great coffee in small batches of the freshest premium beans, roasted in their vintage cast-iron roaster each day. Lighthouse has established a following of coffee lovers through their commitment to treating coffee roasting as a craft. Washington Wild was able to connect with […]
Hot Cakes Forest Cake Raises Vital Funds for Wild Lands and Waters
Our Earth Month fundraiser with community partner Hot Cakes was a huge success! For the entire month of April, 10% of Forest Cake sales went to Washington Wild. Sales from this special cake-of-the-month brought in just over $1,000 dollars, with the owners of Hot Cakes contributing a personal match for a total donation of just […]
