More than 30 Local Businesses, Recreation, Conservation Groups Stand up for the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Washington Wild joined 30 other groups on a joint comment letter to the Chelan County Natural Resources Department expressing their deep concern for the egregious projects that are illegal and a clear violation of the Wilderness Act. In June, Chelan County put forward a draft programmatic environmental impact statement (DPEIS) on a number of projects […]
Washington Wild Mobilizes More than 300 Washingtonians to Stand Against Dams in Alpine Lakes Wilderness
As a result of Washington Wild advocacy efforts over 318 individuals stood against a water project that would allow new dam development in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. In addition, Washington Wild joined 30 other groups on a joint comment letter to the Chelan County Natural Resources Department expressing their deep concern for the egregious projects that […]
Celebrating 50 Years of Protected Rivers: The Wild & Scenic IPA
2018 marks the 50th Anniversary of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act. Passed in 1968, this legislation protects our nation’s last, best, free-flowing rivers. Wild rivers give us clean water, world-class recreation and unmatched opportunities for inspiration and solitude. They bring jobs and economic benefits to local communities and they provide critical habitat for salmon, […]
Proposal for Sunset Falls Dam on Skykomish River Withdrawn!
Today, the Snohomish County PUD commission has decided to abandon efforts to build a hydroelectric dam on Sunset Falls on the South Fork of the Skykomish River. Sunset Falls, near the scenic town of Index, is the third of the three waterfalls which drop 100 feet on the South Fork Skykomish River. This project has […]
COMPLETED ACTION: Mt. St. Helens is No Place for a Mine
The comment period for this opportunity has closed. See our Take Action Page for more opportunities! Despite widespread opposition from the public, conservation and recreation groups, and local businesses, the Forest Service issued a final decision consenting to exploratory drilling in the Green River valley, just outside the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. The […]
Forest Service Greenlights Mining Near Mt. St. Helens
Today, the Forest Service issued a final decision consenting to exploratory drilling in the Green River valley, just outside the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument. The Green River flows through old growth forests, roadless areas, volcanic blast zone, and the Mount St. Helens National Monument. This untouched paradise provides critical habitat for salmon, drinking […]
Hydropower Legislation Harmful to Rivers, Wildlife Passes House Floor
Today, H.R. 3043, the Hydropower Policy Modernization Act passed the House floor with a vote of 257-166. This legislation is a devastating assault on our nation’s rivers and the people and wildlife that depend upon them. Its passage would end 95 years of balance in hydropower licensing, tipping the scales against taxpayers and in favor […]
Over Two Dozen Groups Question Water Projects in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Today, Washington Wild was one of 25 local businesses, recreation and conservation groups who signed a comment letter to the Bureau of Reclamation for a water project taking place within the Alpine Lakes Wilderness. Groups expressed concern that the proposed project requires more substantive review and should be considered in the same analysis as several other […]
COMPLETED ACTION: Defend the Clean Water Rule!
The comment period for this opportunity closed on September 27, 2017. For current opportunities see our Take Action Page. The Trump Administration is proposing to repeal the Clean Water Rule (CWR) which would reverse the hard-fought 2015 rule which extended federal jurisdiction for the Clean Water Act to include important smaller bodies of water such as wetlands and […]
Nearly 40 Groups Voice Concerns for Water Projects in Alpine Lakes Wilderness
Today, Washington Wild was one of 39 local businesses, recreation and conservation groups who signed a comment letter to the Chelan County Commissioner and the Washington State department of Ecology expressing concerns for the Icicle Creek Water Resource Management Strategy. The Icicle Creek Working Group (IWG) has proposed several construction projects in the Alpine Lakes […]
