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Jul 1 2026

Art Fundraiser by FFA Kamiakin

Posted on Jul 1, 2026 in Conservation News, News, Uncategorized, WA Wild Blog

The Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter at Kamiakin High School in Kennewick, WA, hosted their annual Metal Art Contest, challenging student teams to design, weld, and create metal art. […]

Jul 1 2026

Conservation Groups Weigh In on Rebuilding Stehekin Road

Washington Wild and North Cascades Conservation Council coordinated a letter signed by five conservation organizations urging the North Cascades National Park to use common sense when considering rebuilding a key […]

Jun 12 2026

Commentary on Geothermal Development in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Area

Posted on Jun 12, 2026 in Conservation News, News

Washington Wild coordinated a letter signed by 14 elected officials and conservation and recreation groups raising concerns about which areas of the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest (MBS) should be […]

Jun 3 2026

Thank You Schilling Cider for Helping Keep Washington Wild!

Posted on Jun 3, 2026 in Conservation News, News, WA Wild Blog

For the fifth consecutive year, Schilling Cider (Schilling) has demonstrated what corporate conservation leadership looks like through its KEEP IT WILD initiative.  Along with their generous distribution partners including Columbia Distributing, Coors Distributing Company, RNDC-Anchorage, Crescent Crown Distributing, Hayden Beverage […]

May 19 2026

Disappointing Confirmation of New Director of BLM

Posted on May 19, 2026 in Conservation News, News, Public Lands

Washington Wild is deeply disappointed that the Senate has voted to confirm “Sell-Off Steve” Pearce as Director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) despite his anti-public lands record. The […]

May 7 2026

Fighting for the Roadless Rule in the Methow Valley

Posted on May 7, 2026 in Conservation News, Events, News

On April 29, Washington Wild, the Methow Valley Citizens Council (MVCC), The Wilderness Society, and the National Parks Conservation Association, hosted an event in Twisp, WA in the Methow Valley to highlight the importance of protecting the Roadless Rule. […]

Apr 30 2026

Washington Wild in Local News Channel KIRO 7

Posted on Apr 30, 2026 in Conservation News, News, Uncategorized

On April 30, local news channel KIRO 7 quoted Tom Uniack, Washington Wild’s executive director, in an article highlighting the impact of the proposed funding cuts to public lands.  “This spring and summer, we are likely to see closed roads, absent rangers, […]

Apr 23 2026

Bill to Weaken Endangered Species Protections Pulled From House Floor Vote

Posted on Apr 23, 2026 in Conservation News, Uncategorized

H.R. 1897, the “ESA Amendments Act of 2025,” was scheduled for a House floor vote yesterday, April 22. Washington Wild is excited to hear that the bill was pulled from […]

Apr 22 2026

Public Meeting Highlights Opposition of Repealing Roadless Forest Protections

In a powerful display of diverse and broad support from Tribes, elected officials and stakeholders from Washington State, a community public meeting held on Friday, April 17, was the latest […]

Apr 13 2026

In Memory of Jim Whittaker

Posted on Apr 13, 2026 in Conservation News

On April 7, we saw the passing of a northwest conservation icon – Jim Whittaker – who died at age 97 in his home of Port Townsend. Jim was best […]