Media Spotlight Shines on DNR’s Controversial Public Lands Sale in Spokane
Late last year, Spokane’s 192-acre Thorpe/Westwood Natural Area was approved for the Trust Land Transfer (TLT) program, awaiting funding from the State Legislature. Once funded, it would be managed by […]
Community Effort to Save Conservation Area in Spokane Continues as April 1 Deadline Looms
More than 50 local Spokane stakeholders and elected officials are joining Washington Wild in calling for a reexamination of the sale of the Thorpe Property, urging that the best interests […]
WA Wild Heads to Olympia to Advocate for Trust Land Transfer Program
Yesterday, Washington Wild staff were joined at the state capitol by stakeholders, constituents, and local partner organizations to advocate for the Trust Land Transfer (TLT) program. During meetings with several […]
Board of DNR makes hasty decision to sell off cherished state lands to developer
On January 7th, the Washington Department of Natural Resources board approved the sale of the Thorpe/Westwood Natural Area to Blue Fern Development. The decision is controversial due to the property’s […]
WA Wild Coordinates Letter Signed by 116 Requesting $30 Million for TLT Projects
Alongside our partners, Washington Wild is requesting Governor Inslee include $30 million in the capital budget proposal for eight Trust Land Transfer (TLT) projects. This year marks the first time […]
Dabob Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area to Expand 3,943 Acres!
The Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced it will expand the Dabob Bay Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA) by approximately 3,943 acres, per Commissioner’s Order 202422 signed on September […]
Proposed Expansion of the Dabob Bay Natural Area is a Spark of Hope
Washington Wild brought together 31 conservation organizations in a joint comment letter thanking the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) for its support of expanding the Dabob Bay Natural Resource […]
WA State Legislature Exceeds Expectations, Protects 2,200 Acres of Forest Land!
As Washington’s 2024 legislative session ends, Washington Wild and a coalition of state forest advocates are celebrating the protection of 2,200 acres of state forest land in nine different counties […]
WA Wild Advocates for Opportunity to Fund Additional Trust Land Transfer Projects
Today, Washington Wild sent a comment letter signed by 110 elected officials, local businesses, and conservation, recreation, and wildlife organizations urging Washington State legislators to allocate $8 million in the […]
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), […]
