WA Wild Advocates for Trust Land Transfer Funding in Supplemental Capital Budget
With higher-than-expected proceeds from the carbon cap and trade program being funneled into the newly established Natural Climate Solutions Account under the Climate Commitment Act (see #8 in this graphic), […]
In the News: ‘Wild Sky Wilderness grows 345 acres, as transfer chips at private land’
From The Everett Herald: The Wilderness Land Trust transferred the 354-acre property to the U.S. Forest Service as public ownership. Located near Silvertip Peak—straddling the Wild Sky and Henry M. […]
Bill to Revitalize Trust Land Transfer Passes State House, Push for Full Funding Continues
WA Wild coordinates diverse group of 55 conservation, recreation, and wildlife groups, and land trusts to send letter supporting revitalization of the Trust Land Transfer program and funding for 10 […]
WA Wild Coordinates Letter Urging Gov. Inslee to Fund Trust Land Transfer Program
Background on the Transfer Land Trust Program In Washington state, the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages more than three million acres of state trust land. Revenue generated by these […]
Washington Wild Coordinates Letter Requesting Funding for Legacy Roads and Trails
On March 16, Washington Wild sent a letter to Senator Patty Murray requesting additional funding be allocated to the recently reinstated Legacy Roads and Trails program to jumpstart the backlog […]
Biden Administration announces steps to restore National Forest Roadless Area protections for nine million acres of old-growth forest
Proposal to protect ancient forests and address climate impacts in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest relevant to Washington State WASHINGTON, D.C. –Today, the Biden Administration announced steps to restore national forest […]
Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill Directs Vital Funding to National Forest Roads
With the passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, soon to be signed into law by President Biden, national forest roads and trails will finally get much-needed attention. […]
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 […]
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 […]
