Fighting for our Roadless Forests
Bellingham! Join us on September 12th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Backcountry Essentials (214 W. Holly St. Bellingham, WA) to learn about Washington State’s roadless areas and learn how YOU […]
Groups Support Forest Service Road Repairs for Recreational Access Near Mt. Baker
The Forest Service is in the process of instituting a road repair project on the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest that would restore access to key recreation opportunities. Washington Wild coordinated […]
Conservation, Recreation Groups Oppose Mining Expansion in North Cascades Roadless Area
Today, Washington Wild coordinated a letter signed by 21 conservation and recreation organizations and local businesses to the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest. The letter expressed concern over the draft […]
Forest Service Releases Improved Roads Decision on Greenwater Watershed
After a more than a year of input from local conservation and recreation groups, the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest released a final decision notice on efforts to maintain and right […]
Conservation Groups and Local Businesses Question Olivine Mine Expansion near Mt. Baker
Washington Wild coordinated a joint comment letter signed by 19 conservation, recreation and local business leaders expressing concern over a proposed expansion of an olivine mine/quarry in Whatcom County. United […]
Balanced Comments provided on Forest Service Roads in Greenwater Watershed
WA Wild coordinated a joint comment letter signed by 12 conservation and recreation organizations to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest prioritizing key forest service roads providing recreational access for continued […]
Key Provisions Dropped From Controversial Timber Sale
Washington Wild led efforts by conservation and recreation organizations in raising concerns about the Hansen Creek timber sale proposed by the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest adjacent to the recently designated […]
Groups Provide Input on Recreation Impacts of Planned Timber Sale near Snoqualmie Pass
Washington Wild and eight other conservation and recreation organizations commented on the draft Environmental Assessment for the Hansen Creek Vegetation Project located north of I-90 near Snoqualmie Pass. The Mt. […]
Conservation Organizations Comment on Geothermal Leasing near Mt. Baker
Washington Wild and eight other conservation and recreation groups submitted comments to the Mt. Baker Snoqualmie National Forest on a proposal to lease public lands for geothermal exploration and development. […]
Balanced Decision Supports Restoration and Recreation in Nooksack
The Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest announced a decision on their plan for road maintenance levels in the Nooksack basin near Mt. Baker. The draft decision took to heart many of […]