Legislature Provides Big Win for Tribal Partnerships, Conservation
In the final hours of the 2025 session, the Washington State Legislature approved $16.7 million in the capital budget, fully funding four Trust Land Transfer (TLT) projects aimed at protecting […]
DNR Board Refuses to Revisit Thorpe Sale, Conservationists Shift Strategy to Work Directly with Developer
At Tuesday’s final Board of Natural Resources meeting before the April 6 deadline for the Thorpe sale’s termination clause, the Board declined to revisit the sale despite efforts from a […]
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 […]
