Washington Wild & El Sendero Snowshoe in the Tronsen Wildlands
On February 10th, Washington Wild teamed up with Gus Bekker from El Sendero Backcountry Ski and Snowshoe Club to lead a group ranging from beginners to experts on a snowshoe […]
Wilderness campaigns are wildlife campaigns, too! PART 3: Wild Olympics
Washington Wild works hard to protect the wild forests and rivers of Washington State. WW led a coalition that succeeded in designating the first national forest Wilderness in Washington in […]
Celebrate International Mountain Day
Tuesday, December 11, 2012, was International Mountain Day. This day was created by the United Nations to generate awareness about the importance of mountains to life, highlight the opportunities and […]
Wilderness Campaigns are wildlife campaigns, too! PART 2: Alpine Lakes Wilderness Expansion
Washington Wild works hard to protect the wild forests and rivers of Washington State. WW recently led a coalition that succeeded in designating the first national forest Wilderness in Washington […]
Wild Night Out 2012 – the Best Yet (thanks to you!)
We had a great time at this year’s Wild Night Out event – our ninth annual dinner and auction! Held on November 10th at the Mountaineers Club in Magnuson Park, […]
Happy Anniversary to Washington’s Wild & Scenic Rivers
This November, five Washington State rivers are celebrating their anniversary of being designated as Wild & Scenic Rivers. On November 10, 1978, the Sauk, Suiattle, and Cascade Rivers of […]
Wilderness Campaigns Are Wildlife Campaigns, Too! PART 1: Wild Sky Wilderness
Washington Wild works hard to protect the wild lands and water of Washington State. In 2008, WW led a coalition that succeeded in designating the first National Forest Wilderness area […]
A History of Protecting Washington’s Wild Waters
When I began canoeing and rafting Washington’s rivers in the 1980s, I quickly realized there was no consistent source of information about routes and good water levels. So I began […]
A History of Protecting Washington’s Wild Waters
When I began canoeing and rafting Washington’s rivers in the 1980s, I quickly realized there was no consistent source of information about routes and good water levels. In the course of researching my guidebook, I discovered that hydropower developers had plans for projects on many of the rivers I paddled. They were planning to dam up my rivers! So, I formed the Washington Rivers Council in 1984 and began organizing river recreationalists to create a constituency to oppose these projects.
Priorities for a Wilder Washington
Washington State’s wild spaces are among our most precious assets. Due to the foresight of past leaders, we have permanently protected some of the most special places in the United States. I believe we must continue to build upon the strong base of conservation efforts that have made our state what it is today.
