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Conservation Northwest “Keeping the Northwest wild” since 1989, Conservation Northwest is a regional non-profit organization Our M.O.

We're your voice for conserving wildlands and amazing wildlife in the Pacific Northwest. is simple: connect the big landscapes, protect the most vulnerable wildlife, and conserve our natural heritage for future generations. Our approximately 20 staffers and half a dozen regular contractors represent 4,000 dues-paying members in Washington, British Columbia and beyond. Our conservation community also includes more than sixteen thousand activists, supporters and online followers. Bold, innovative and effective, we’ve protected hundreds of thousands of acres of wildlands, supported the recovery of threatened species from wolves to fishers, and touched thousands of lives throughout the greater Northwest. Our successful campaigns and groundbreaking collaborations help define our effective approach to conservation. Elected leaders, government agencies, and conservationists know us for being science-based and tenacious, yet pragmatic. We’re restoring wildlands and wildlife by working with diverse stakeholders. Through dialogue, we find common ground and collaborative solutions for challenging issues including habitat corridors, wilderness conservation, forest restoration and endangered species recovery across our region. Conservationists, farmers, Indigenous and First Nations peoples, hikers and climbers, hunters and anglers—we all share a love for wildness, wild animals and careful stewardship of the natural legacy we leave for generations to come. We know that by working together, we’re building a stronger, wilder future in the Pacific Northwest!

WildLinks Day 2 🐾Today we heard from leaders around the country who are working to advance wildlife connectivity policy,...
10/08/2026

WildLinks Day 2 🐾

Today we heard from leaders around the country who are working to advance wildlife connectivity policy, and this afternoon we’re digging deeper into the nuts and bolts of making that work happen, from legislation and public safety to funding mechanisms for wildlife crossings.

One big takeaway: lasting progress requires broad, durable coalitions.

Wildlife connectivity is a conservation priority, but it’s also about public safety, transportation, economic investment and healthy communities. Building bipartisan support and finding common ground across sectors will be essential to turning good ideas into lasting policy and on-the-ground action.

That’s the work we’re here for.

WildLinks 2026 is underway! 🐾WildLinks brings together Tribes, agencies, conservationists, researchers and transportatio...
10/07/2026

WildLinks 2026 is underway! 🐾

WildLinks brings together Tribes, agencies, conservationists, researchers and transportation leaders from across the region to advance solutions for keeping wildlife and people safely connected across our landscapes.

We are kicking off Day 1 with a warm welcome from the Chehalis Tribe, a powerful story from Heather Straub about turning tragedy into action, and an inspiring update from California Natural Resources Secretary Wade Crowfoot on the state’s progress on wildlife crossings.

The message so far: wildlife crossings aren’t a nice-to-have. They’re essential infrastructure for wildlife and human safety.

Looking forward to also hearing from WDFW and WSDOT today about Washington’s Habitat Connectivity Action Plan and what comes next.

Bears of Durango movie night and discussion, coming to a town near you!Join us to learn more about a mountain town's eff...
10/06/2026

Bears of Durango movie night and discussion, coming to a town near you!

Join us to learn more about a mountain town's efforts towards human-bear coexistence. Following the film, there will be a Q&A session with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, Conservation Northwest and Defenders of Wildlife.
Free admission, RSVP required.

Upcoming dates & locations:

October 6th @ 7pm- Winthrop Barn Auditorium, Winthrop
October 13th @ 7pm - Snowy Owl Theater, Leavenworth
October 15th @ 7pm - Ruby Theatre, Chelan

🐻Ever wondered how many calories bears need to eat in the fall? What is "hyperphagia" and why is it important to keep tr...
10/05/2026

🐻Ever wondered how many calories bears need to eat in the fall? What is "hyperphagia" and why is it important to keep trash, bird feed and other attractants secured? What's happening with huckleberries in Washington?

Fat bear week may be over, but fat bear season is just beginning. And we're here for it✨

Removing invasive species and planting native ones to improve riparian corridors? Now THAT sounds like a party!!Interest...
10/02/2026

Removing invasive species and planting native ones to improve riparian corridors? Now THAT sounds like a party!!

Interested in helping with restoration efforts near Satsop? Email [email protected] for additional details.

11 weekends of trailhead outreach.⛺️ 22,000+ engagements with trail-users.🚵‍♂️ 31 volunteers. 4 staff.Our Wildlife Ambas...
09/28/2026

11 weekends of trailhead outreach.⛺️ 22,000+ engagements with trail-users.🚵‍♂️ 31 volunteers. 4 staff.

Our Wildlife Ambassador team spent the summer at trailheads across the Mt.Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest sharing how to recreate respectfully in wildlife habitats, and best practices in bear🐻 and cougar 🐱country.

We wrapped it up with a team celebration at the Woodland Park Zoo this weekend, where we were able to hear from a member of staff about the zoo's vital conservation work, including the Seattle Urban Carnivore Project. Other highlights included a baby gorilla and lion cubs!🦁😍

Thanks to everyone who stopped to chat with us this season - we'll see you on the trails again next year!

09/24/2026

Last night we gathered to celebrate conservation wins with the supporters who make them possible. Thank you to all who joined us last night at Pines and Pints! We had a great time reflecting on another successful volunteer season.

If you are interested in joining us next year, check out our website to find opportunities to get involved with our work. Whether it be volunteering, charitable giving, or advocacy, there is something for everyone!

Thank you again to all of our supporters, we couldn't do it without you. Together, we Keep the Northwest Wild.

For more information on how to support our work, visit https://conservationnw.org/get-involved/

Our national forests need clear, responsible rules for motorized recreation. Conservation Northwest opposes rescinding t...
09/21/2026

Our national forests need clear, responsible rules for motorized recreation.

Conservation Northwest opposes rescinding the Forest Service’s Travel Management Rule, which provides a sensible framework for deciding where motorized vehicles can travel on national forest roads, trails and other areas based on the premise that routes are closed unless designated as open.

Public lands should serve many people and many kinds of recreation, including motorized access. But it should be thoughtfully managed to protect wildlife habitat, water, soils, other recreation, and sensitive landscapes.

The photo here, from the Naches Ranger District on the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest, shows how unmanaged motorized use can damage meadows and other sensitive landscapes.

This current comment period is essentially the kickoff to a larger rulemaking and environmental review process. The Forest Service is asking for early public input now as it develops the proposal and Environmental Impact Statement. USDA says it expects to publish a proposed rule and draft EIS in spring 2027, when there will be another opportunity for public review and comment.

For now, you can tell the Forest Service that you support keeping the clear, science-based system for designating where motorized recreation is appropriate.

>>Submit comments by Wednesday Sept. 23rd through the federal rulemaking portal under docket FS-2026-0100: Comment at Regulations.gov

09/16/2026

Two beavers needed to be removed from a site where construction was about to begin, and we didn’t want them to be harmed by the activity. The ecological restoration project they are going to is a collaboration between the Methow Okanogan Beaver Project and Conservation Northwest, working in a combined effort with the WA Department of Fish and Wildlife and many other partners. Note: I’m speaking in a quiet voice because it’s important to speak calmly around wildlife in these kinds of situations 🦫🌿💧

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