Congratulations to our 2021 Photo Contest Winners

Our 2021 Photo Contest has come to a close! Thank you to everyone who contributed photos to this year’s contest. We had nearly two hundred photos submitted, taking us on a breathtaking journey to all corners of Washington State. From the San Juan Islands to Spokane, wilderness landscapes to your own backyards, your photos wowed! Our […]
Public Lands Pilsner Raises over $2,000 for Wild Lands and Waters

Thank you to our incredible Brewshed® Alliance member, Lucky Envelope Brewing, for raising important funds to benefit our work of protecting Washington’s wild lands and waters. Public Lands Pilsner featured all Washington-sourced ingredients, with malt from Skagit Valley Malting and Citra and Mosaic hops from Yakima Chief Hops, making this dry-hopped American Pilsner the perfect […]
Washington Wild Remembers Lorraine Loomis, Swinomish Tribal Leader

Mourning the Passage of a True Leader By Steve Robinson, Washington Wild Board Member. Washington Wild mourns the passing of tribal warrior Lorraine Loomis of the Swinomish Nation, who died Tuesday, August 10, at the age of 81. She had chaired the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission since 2014, succeeding the late Billy Frank, Jr. To […]
Washington Wild Coordinates Letter to Protect Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks from Noise Pollution

Today, Washington Wild submitted a letter undersigned by 28 conservation and recreation organizations urging the National Parks Service to conduct an environmental assessment before allowing low-flying commercial air tours over Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks. The National Park Service is working on Air Tour Management Plans for 24 parks and has chosen two of […]
We’re hiring! Olympic Forest Collaborative Coordinator

Join our team! Washington Wild is looking for a passionate and skilled individual to work with members of the Olympic Forest Collaborative to help support and coordinate their work in restoration forestry and aquatic restoration projects in the Olympic National Forest. The Olympic Forest Collaborative Coordinator provides coordination and facilitation support for members of the […]
British Columbia Stakeholders Join Growing Opposition to Mining in the Skagit Headwaters

Today, 39 British Columbia organizations and local businesses sent a letter to the British Columbia Ministry of Mines to express their deep concern and opposition to Imperial Metals’ proposed mining permit in the Skagit Headwaters. The B.C. stakeholders are the latest to join an opposition list totaling over 280 entities formally opposed to the mining […]
Public Lands Pilsner Benefits Washington Wild

Public Lands Pilsner is available now for a limited time! Featuring all Washington-sourced ingredients with malt from Skagit Valley Malting and Citra and Mosaic hops from Yakima Chief Hops, this dry-hopped American Pilsner is the perfect summer beer. Thanks to Lucky Envelope, a portion of proceeds from Public Lands Pilsner goes towards keeping Washington green and […]
The Department of Natural Resources Closes Eastern Washington Lands to Recreation Due to Extreme Fire Danger

Washington Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz announced a temporary closure of all DNR-managed lands in eastern Washington, citing extreme fire danger and ongoing drought. The closure puts a halt to recreational and public access from July 23rd until conditions improve on all DNR-managed state lands, conservation areas, community forests and any associated roads, trails, […]
The Biden Administration Announces Sweeping Protections for Tongass National Forest

In a bold move for a region long reliant on felled old-growth trees, the Biden administration announced a new plan for the Tongass National Forest to restore and implement additional safeguards. Not only will the previous Roadless Rule protections be reinstated (as promised in June) but new safeguards will be added, including $25 million in […]