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Mar 23 2018

New Funding Compromise Strips Threats to Roadless Forests

New Funding Compromise Strips Threats to Roadless Forests

Today, the 2018 Omnibus Spending Bill, which passed the House on Thursday, passed the Senate and will head to President Trump’s desk for his signature. The bill brings great news […]

Mar 14 2018

Trump Administration Backs Away from Offshore Oil Drilling Proposal for Washington State

Posted on Mar 14, 2018 in Conservation News, WA Wild Blog
Trump Administration Backs Away from Offshore Oil Drilling Proposal for Washington State

In response to an outpouring of public opposition and strong objection from Washington’s Congressional delegation, Secretary of Interior Ryan Zinke acknowledged the overwhelming opposition from Washington State leaders and residents to […]

Mar 13 2018

Over 150 Groups Stand Up to Defend Our Roadless Areas

Over 150 Groups Stand Up to Defend Our Roadless Areas

Unfortunately, it has become clear that our roadless areas are going to be attacked on a national and local scale. In response to mounting threats to the 2001 Roadles Rule […]

Mar 13 2018

COMPLETED ACTION: Stand up for our Roadless Areas!

COMPLETED ACTION: Stand up for our Roadless Areas!

The comment period for this opportunity has closed. See our Take Action Page for more opportunities! The current Congress and administration has already taken the firsts steps to dismantle this […]

Feb 28 2018

40 Groups Support Funding for Bi-Partisan Forest Roads and Trails Program

40 Groups Support Funding for Bi-Partisan Forest Roads and Trails Program

Today, Washington Wild coordinated a joint comment letter signed by 40 conservation and recreation groups supporting continued funding of $50M for the Legacy Roads and Trails (LRT) Program. This Forest Service […]

Feb 28 2018

COMPLETED ACTION: Protect Glacier Peak Roadless Area from Permanent Road Development

COMPLETED ACTION: Protect Glacier Peak Roadless Area from Permanent Road Development

The comment period for this opportunity has closed. See our Take Action Page for more opportunities! The U.S. Forest Service is in the process of developing a management plan for […]

Jan 30 2018

2017 Conservation Accomplishments

Posted on Jan 30, 2018 in Conservation News, WA Wild Blog
2017 Conservation Accomplishments

  With your support, Washington Wild was able to achieve great strides in our conservation programming. Thank you for defending Washington’s public lands!    2017 Conservation Accomplishments:  LOCAL ENDORSEMENTS GROW […]

Jan 19 2018

Washington Wild welcomes new Board Members Maureen McGregor and Richard Lintermans

Posted on Jan 19, 2018 in Conservation News, Uncategorized, WA Wild Blog
Washington Wild welcomes new Board Members Maureen McGregor and Richard Lintermans

We would like to extend a very warm welcome to Washington Wild’s newest Board Members, Maureen McGregor and Richard Lintermans. We’re very excited to start working with these two wilderness […]

Jan 11 2018

Our Public Lands – A Legacy Worth Protecting

Posted on Jan 11, 2018 in Conservation News, WA Wild Blog
Our Public Lands – A Legacy Worth Protecting

The average life expectancy of the new car you just bought is 8 years. The best planes in the world made right here in Washington State could last as long […]

Dec 20 2017

Bill to Open Wilderness Act to Mechanized Use Passes House Committee

Posted on Dec 20, 2017 in Action Alerts, Conservation News, WA Wild Blog
Bill to Open Wilderness Act to Mechanized Use Passes House Committee

Today, H.R. 1349 the “Wheels in Wilderness Act” passed the House of Natural Resources Committee with a vote of 22-18. The bill will now head to the House Floor for […]