The world needs YOU.
After a divisive campaign season, the work of governance begins anew. We are confident that nature will unite us once again – across our communities, our state and our country.
Some things haven’t changed: the urgency of addressing the climate crisis, the importance of protecting our most vulnerable neighbors, of clean air and water, and of increasing access to nature and the health benefits it provides.
With a new Congress and a new presidential administration, we expect very different opportunities and challenges when it comes to our work advocating for conservation and climate policy. We’ll continue to see shifts in power and potential in both Washingtons.
Our commitment remains steadfast, too: We’ll continue to work for a future where nature and people – all people – can thrive.
We look forward to working with the Biden administration and with Congress to find policy solutions to the climate crisis that rapidly reduce carbon emissions and create a healthier, more equitable future. We have the opportunity to make great progress together – and we must seize this moment.
We’ll continue to advance solutions that are both doable and durable, bringing to bear our consistent commitment to pragmatic, science-based policy action and staying true to our values while illuminating the power of nature to cross all manner of divides.
The world needs us - all of us - working together for a better future. As we look forward to what’s possible, we’re deeply grateful for your continued support and engagement.
Thank you for speaking up for nature. Let’s dig in and create the future together.
Banner photo by Steven Gnam.
The Washington State Legislature wrapped up its 2024 session. We celebrate new investments in climate resilience and the clean energy transition, while reflecting on the complex dynamics of protecting our state’s Climate Commitment Act.
The 2024 state legislative session is underway! The Nature Conservancy’s highest priority for the 2024 legislative session is ensuring the success of the Climate Commitment Act (CCA). With revenue from the CCA cap-and-invest program, we have an opportunity this session to make big investments in Natural Climate Solutions, a just transition, Environmental Justice Council recommendations, and investments to attract federal climate funding.
Local elected officials and community leaders join TNC staff for a tour of the Greening Research in Tacoma (GRIT) project, to learn about opportunities to improve air quality and green infrastructure in communities overburdened by pollution.
State Legislators visit the Cle Elum Ridge to learn about about TNC’s forest health work, including prescribed fire, tree thinning, and tree mastication. State funds secured thanks to House Bill 1168 help to make wildfire resilience work possible.
Since 2016, The Nature Conservancy in Washington’s involvement in the climate advocacy space has progressively increased. Throughout this journey we’ve seen that partnerships and coalitions are one of the most powerful ways to achieve broad support for climate legislation.
The 2023 Legislative Session in Olympia saw some major achievements for nature and people: investments in improving air quality, natural climate solutions, curbing greenhouse gas emissions, and better long-term resiliency planning. A big thanks to our staff who dedicated their efforts to our priorities.
Trustee Lobby Day is a highlight every year here at The Nature Conservancy. It’s a wonderful reminder of the real reason for our advocacy and policy efforts- to strengthen the relationship between people and nature so that both can thrive.
Passing a budget is one of the most important roles the State Legislature plays, as it determines how policies will be implemented and reflects what we value as a state. Our team dug into the details to see how our priorities are faring so far.
Realizing our clean energy future means rapidly transitioning to a clean, affordable, reliable, and sufficiently expansive energy grid. With HB 1216, the Washington State Legislature has the opportunity to take an important step towards that this session.
The 2023 legislative session is half-way complete - let’s check in on our priority bills, and what’s left to come.
Nestled in the mountains of the Central Cascades, the Teanaway Community Forest (50,241 acres) has been a conservation gem intended as a refuge for people as much as nature. In the past ten years, transformative restoration efforts including wildfire prevention and stream restoration have created a healthier forest that benefits people, wildlife, and the lands. There’s more work to be done.
Thirty years ago, Washington passed the Growth Management Act (GMA)—legislation that has helped communities across the state plan ahead. In the face of a changing climate, it’s become clear that the GMA also needs to be updated for our new climate realities.
In addition to building on the progress of the last few years, the 2023 state legislative session presents a momentous opportunity to invest in nature and people with the 2023-25 biennial budget.
Washington’s landmark climate law takes effect on January 1 — and you can still help shape it!
Leaders from across the region came together at the Nisqually Cultural Center for Puget Sound Day on the Sound.