WA Wild coordinates letter from 161 stakeholders opposing proposed repeal of Roadless Rule
In a powerful letter sent to USDA Secretary Rollins, 161 conservation groups, outdoor recreation organizations, craft beer industry businesses, elected officials, and other stakeholders came together to oppose the proposed […]
Media Attention Surrounding Proposed Roadless Rule Appeal Intensifies
The government has launched another attack on our public lands by beginning the process of rescinding the Roadless Rule. Enacted in 2001, the Roadless Rule has been a critical safeguard […]
Victory for Local Public Lands! Spokane’s Thorpe Property Sale Canceled, Opening Door for Conservation Future
We’re thrilled to share some incredible news that marks a major win for conservation and community voices in Spokane! This evening we received word from Washington State Public Lands Commissioner […]
Our National Parks: Understaffed and Under Fire
For years, agencies like the NPS and USFS have been asked to do more with less, all while visitation increases and the climate crisis presents new, escalating challenges. Now, the […]
Public Lands Sell-off Removed from Budget Bill!
After months of back-and-forth, public lands have officially been taken off the negotiation table in the federal budget reconciliation process! Facing overwhelming bipartisan public pressure—including a coalition of 415 here […]
Gateway Towns Push Back Against Public Land Sales
Amid ongoing Senate budget negotiations, 70 local elected officials, chambers of commerce, and businesses representing gateway and rural communities across Washington State submitted a joint letter opposing efforts to sell […]
Washington Beer Industry Stands Up For Public Lands!
Washington Wild coordinated a letter signed by 82 breweries, hop growers, maltsters, pubs, and distributors across all 10 congressional districts to show strong, united support for our public lands. From […]
WA Wild Statement on Public Lands Sell-off Proposal in Senate Budget Reconiclliation
Senator Mike Lee’s proposal would force the sale of millions of acres of public lands for development to pay for tax cuts for the ultra-wealthy. June 12, 2025 | Yesterday, […]
Public Lands Win: Sell-Offs Scrapped from House Spending Bill! But It’s Not All Good News.
Late last night, a provision that would have greenlit the sale of more than 500,000 acres of national public lands in Utah & Nevada was removed from the House budget […]
Bipartisan Group of WA State Legislators Oppose Selling Off Federal Public Lands
Today, 66 Washington State Senators and Representatives sent a letter to each member of Washington’s U.S. Congressional delegation opposing efforts in Washington D.C. to sell off national parks, forests, national […]
