Tristan doesn’t look at his farm as “just a farm.” It’s a whole ecosystem: shorebirds, rabbits, salamanders, earthworms and coyotes in addition to growing food for people.
New research identifies how forest conditions interact with snowpack in the Cascades Mountain range in Washington State. Focused on the drier eastern slopes, this research informs forest restoration strategies that both protect water supplies and reduce wildfire risk.
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.