Sequim Gazette recognizes volunteer activist and Olympic Peninsula Resident, Bob Lynette
On October 19, 2016 a local Olympic Peninsula media outlet, Sequim Gazette, recognized volunteer Activist Bob Lynette by publishing this article, Milestone: Lynette gains Washington Wild conservation award. Bob was […]
Organizations, Citizens Support Mining Ban in the Methow
Today Washington Wild, a member of the Methow Headwaters Campaign, joined 8 other conservation and recreation organizations urging the Forest Service to take immediate action upholding their commitment to a […]
Washington Wild Supports New Trail and Safety Improvements for Washington Pass Spires Trail
Today Washington Wild joined the Access Fund and 12 other conservation and recreation organizations in support of a stewardship project to construct a new climbing trail system and address current safety issues […]
COMPLETED ACTION: Tell the Forest Service to Take Immediate Action to Prevent Mining in the Methow Valley
TAKE ACTION Nested on the east slope of the North Cascades just outside North Cascades National Park, the Methow Valley and Headwaters region of Washington is one of the state’s […]
Proposed Dam on North Fork Snoqualmie River Withdrawn
Black Canyon Hydro LLC announced that it was withdrawing its application for the Black Canyon Hydropower Project. This project would have constructed a new dam on the North Fork Snoqualmie […]
Conservation Groups and Local Businesses Question Olivine Mine Expansion near Mt. Baker
Washington Wild coordinated a joint comment letter signed by 19 conservation, recreation and local business leaders expressing concern over a proposed expansion of an olivine mine/quarry in Whatcom County. United […]
COMPLETED ACTION: Proposed Quarry Expansion Threatens Ancient Forests, Wildlife and Drinking Water
TAKE ACTION United Western Supply has proposed expanding an existing olivine rock quarry onto national forest lands including the Mt. Baker West inventoried roadless area in Whatcom County. Located north […]
Washington State Offers Alternative to Mountain Bike – Wilderness Debate
Several local newspapers including the Bellingham Herald, Tacoma News Tribune and The Olympian reported on a national push to support controversial legislation to amend the 1964 Wilderness Act to allow mountain biking […]
Bill to Rename Olympic Park Wilderness after Daniel J. Evans Passes Senate
Today the U.S. Senate passed legislation that would rename the Wilderness area within Olympic National Park as the “ Daniel J. Evans Wilderness.” Former U.S. Senator and Washington Governor Evans […]
Balanced Decision Supports Restoration and Recreation in Nooksack
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest announced a decision on their plan for road maintenance levels in the Nooksack basin near Mt. Baker. The draft decision took to heart many of […]