Virtual Happy Hour: Celebrating a Big Win for Salmon Protections
On March 18, 2020, Governor Jay Inslee signed legislation that would ban the harmful practice of motorized suction dredge mining in stream segments designated as critical habitat for salmon, bull […]
Earth Week Virtual Happy Hour: Methow Valley Headwaters and LWCF
Wherever you are today, however you celebrate, we hope you have a happy Earth Day 2020! Five decades have passed since the first Earth Day was held across the United States. […]
Following Legislative Victory, Suction Mining Reform Proponents Focus on Strong Regulations
Today, 55 conservation, recreation and wildlife organizations, faith leaders, local businesses and other stakeholders around Washington sent a letter to members of the Commissioners of the Washington Department of Fish […]
Conservation Organizations Comment on Geothermal Leasing near Mt. Baker
Washington Wild and eight other conservation and recreation groups submitted comments to the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest on a proposal to lease public lands for geothermal exploration and development. […]
Groups Comment on Geothermal Exploration Near Wild Sky Wilderness
Washington Wild and 12 other conservation organizations sent a letter to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, providing comments on the Environmental Assessment for the Skykomish Geothermal Consent to Lease process. […]
Forest Service Approves Exploratory Drilling Near Mount St. Helens
The Gifford Pinchot National Forest authorized plans to explore for minerals near Mount St. Helens. Ascot Resources Ltd., a mining company based in Canada, applied to the Bureau of Land […]
A Case for Mining Reform
Hardrock mining has left a legacy of pollution across the West that continues to burden our groundwater, surface waters, wildlife, vegetation, soils, air, and human health today. This reality poses a challenge for those of us who care deeply about our natural environment.
