Read more about why people are passionate about Washington Wild and the Wilderness Legacy we protect.
Conservation Voices: It takes an ecosystem – how and why conservation coalitions work

By Michelle Connor, President and CEO, Forterra Recently, Washington Wild’s Executive Director Tom Uniack invited me to offer my response to the not infrequent question we each get from our supporters who are passionate about […]
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 […]
Conservation Voices: Healthy Public Lands for Healthy Families

By Congresswoman Kim Schrier, M.D. My family treasures the time we spend together hiking and fishing in the Great Outdoors. I am honored to represent the 8th Congressional District which includes […]
Wild Profile: Ascent Outdoors

Our story begins 24 years ago. Originally a second-hand sporting goods store named Second Bounce, we slowly began bringing in more and more outdoor gear focused on activities including backpacking, camping, climbing, backcountry skiing, […]
Wild Profile: Yakima Chief Hops

Yakima Chief Hops is a 100% grower-owned network of family hop farms. Since 1869, they’ve been known for quality hops with an ever-growing vision towards sustainability. Situated in “Hop Country, USA,” or the […]
Conservation Voices: Community and Climate Resilience

By Hannah Wilson I’ve spent time in forests across many landscapes across the West. I grew up aware of the impacts of climate change, driving me to study environmental justice issues […]
Wild Profile: Bale Breaker Brewing Company

Crafting fresh-off-the-farm brews from the middle of a hop field, Bale Breaker Brewing Company is a family-owned brewery located in the Yakima Valley. Backed by four generations of hop farming […]
Wild Profile: Jeff Chandler

Jeff Chandler is a dedicated volunteer with Washington Wild. Since 2018, he has been lending his skills in graphic design and illustration to the Brewshed® Alliance. You will have seen his work on […]
Wild Profile: Charlie Clark

Charlie Clark Director of Impact, MiiR A PNW native, Charlie Clark was born in Seattle and grew up in Portland. He holds a Masters in Nonprofit Leadership from Seattle University, […]
Wild Profile: Whitney Neugebauer

Whitney Neugebauer Executive Director, Whale Scout Meet Whitney Neugebauer, a lifelong whale lover and advocate. She completed degrees in Geology and Anthropology from Eckerd College in Florida before returning home […]