In the News: ‘Wild Sky Wilderness grows 345 acres, as transfer chips at private land’
From The Everett Herald: The Wilderness Land Trust transferred the 354-acre property to the U.S. Forest Service as public ownership. Located near Silvertip Peak—straddling the Wild Sky and Henry M. […]
14 Years of Wild Sky Wilderness
14 years ago today the Wild Sky Wilderness Act was signed into law! Washington Wild began leading a coalition in 2000 to protect this special place located near the towns […]
Organizations Back Expansion of the Morning Star Natural Resource Conservation Area
Today 17 organizations signed onto a comment letter coordinated by Washington Wild supporting the expansion of the Morning Star Natural Resource Conservation Area (NRCA) by nearly 3,000 acres. The Morning […]
Conservation, Recreation Groups Support Repair of Key Access Road to Wild Sky Country
After 10 years, Snohomish County Public Works released for public comment a long awaited Environmental Assessment to repair the popular Index-Galena Road. This paved route served as the primary access […]
Two New Trails Added in Wild Sky Country
The U.S. Forest Service (USFS) has announced the decision to add two new trails in Wild Sky Country, Frog Mountain and Alpine Falls, along the U.S. Highway 2 corridor near […]
COMPLETED ACTION: Support Road Repair Accessing Wild Sky Wilderness
After 10 years, Snohomish County Public Works has released for public comment a long awaited Environmental Assessment to repair the popular Index-Galena Road. This paved route served as the primary […]
Washington State Offers Alternative to Mountain Bike – Wilderness Debate
Several local newspapers including the Bellingham Herald, Tacoma News Tribune and The Olympian reported on a national push to support controversial legislation to amend the 1964 Wilderness Act to allow mountain biking […]
Support for New Trails in Wild Sky Wilderness
Thirteen prominent Washington conservation and recreation organizations sent a letter to the U.S. Forest Service expressing support for two new trails, Frog Mountain and Alpine Falls Trails, along the U.S. […]
Senator Murray, Washington Wild Celebrate Wild Sky 5-Year Anniversary
More than 60 invited stakeholders, activists and supporters celebrated the designation of the Wild Sky Wilderness five years ago at the Outdoor Adventure Center in Index, WA along the North […]
Groups Comment on Geothermal Exploration Near Wild Sky Wilderness
Washington Wild and 12 other conservation organizations sent a letter to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, providing comments on the Environmental Assessment for the Skykomish Geothermal Consent to Lease process. […]
