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May 26 2023

WA Wild Coordinates Letter Calling for Due Diligence from State Agencies

In response to the recent approval of a Hydraulic Project Approval (HPA) from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Washington Department of Ecology (WDOE), 66 local […]

Apr 11 2023

WA Wild Awarded $25,000 Grant to Protect Three Washington Rivers

Posted on Apr 11, 2023 in Conservation News, River Management, WA Wild Blog

In support of Washington Wild’s ongoing efforts to establish Washington’s first-ever Outstanding Resource Waters (ORW) designations, The Conservation Alliance has awarded our organization $25,000. We would also like to thank […]

Mar 13 2023

News Articles Featuring WA Wild Bring Much-Needed Attention to Pending Oustanding Resource Waters Designations

News Articles Featuring WA Wild Bring Much-Needed Attention to Pending Oustanding Resource Waters Designations

Skagit Valley Herald reporter, Emma Fletcher-Frazer, recently reached out to WA Wild Executive Director, Tom Uniack, to discuss the Department of Ecology’s pending Outstanding Resource Water (ORW) designations. Although Washington […]

Dec 20 2022

WA Wild Builds Coalition Calling for Outstanding Resource Waters Designation Under the Clean Water Act

  Today, Washington Wild sent letters signed by a broad coalition of 137 sportsman groups, outdoor recreation groups, conservation and civic groups, elected officials, Brewshed® Alliance Members, and local businesses […]

Jul 12 2022

Washington Wild Coordinates Letter in Support of Actionable Solution to Breach Snake River Dams to Prevent Salmon Extinction

Posted on Jul 12, 2022 in Conservation News, River Management, WA Wild Blog
Washington Wild Coordinates Letter in Support of Actionable Solution to Breach Snake River Dams to Prevent Salmon Extinction

In response to the comment period initiated by Governor Inslee and Senator Murray to solicit public input on a draft report regarding the lower four Snake River dams, Washington Wild […]

Jun 9 2022

Senator Murray and Governor Inslee Release a Draft Report on the Snake River Dams

Posted on Jun 9, 2022 in Conservation News, River Management, WA Wild Blog
Senator Murray and Governor Inslee Release a Draft Report on the Snake River Dams

On June 9, U.S. Senator Patty Murray and Governor Jay Inslee announced the release of a much-anticipated independent draft report that identifies how to replace the services and benefits of […]

May 10 2022

Washington Wild Coordinates Letter in Support of Responsible Access to North Fork Nooksack River

Washington Wild Coordinates Letter in Support of Responsible Access to North Fork Nooksack River

On April 27, Washington Wild sent a letter undersigned by 27 conservation, recreation, wildlife organizations, and businesses to the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. The letter supports funding […]

Apr 8 2022
Mar 9 2022

Over 200 Chefs, Fishermen, and Food professionals Support Salmon Restoration in the Snake River

Posted on Mar 9, 2022 in Conservation News, River Management, WA Wild Blog
Over 200 Chefs, Fishermen, and Food professionals Support Salmon Restoration in the Snake River

In recognition of the extinction crisis facing many Northwest salmon populations today, more than 229 food professionals – chefs, brewers, market owners, farmers, fishermen, and others from across Washington State […]

Jan 29 2021

Washington Wild Sends Letter in Support of Strong Regulations for new Motorized Suction Dredge Mining Law

Posted on Jan 29, 2021 in Conservation News, River Management, WA Wild Blog
Washington Wild Sends Letter in Support of Strong Regulations for new Motorized Suction Dredge Mining Law

Washington Wild and 66 undersigned organizations sent a letter to the Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife (WDFW) in support of strong regulations for the recently passed ESHB 1261, which […]