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Earth Day Illustrates the Path Toward Climate ...

Earth Day was born out of a movement to improve the lives of people and nature, inspiring sweeping legislative action and investments. Today, federal infrastructure funding and WA Climate Commitment Act are a continuation of this movement, investments making a tangible impact locally. As an example, Washington’s historic funding of the Floodplains by Design program is contributing to nature-based floodplain management across the state to reduce flood risk, protect communities and protect salmon habitat. These state and federal dollars are just the start of local climate action that will improve the daily lives and the future of all Washingtonians.

Earth Day Illustrates the Path Toward Climate and Community Resilience
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Meet DeAnne Hamilton: Elevating Environmental ...

Meet DeAnne Hamilton: Learn how the general manager of Tacoma’s KBTC Public Television and TNC in Washington trustee, uses the power of storytelling to engage people in conservation and create a better future for the next generation.  

Meet DeAnne Hamilton: Elevating Environmental Stories through Local TV Journalism  
The Nature Conservancy in Washington
Exploring Nature: Spring Frogs

Nestled in the cliffs in Moses Coulee is an import desert water sources that every springs attracts thousands of Pacific Tree frogs. I came to Whisper Lake for a night concert. It was anything but quiet. The chorus of frogs was soothing, calming—the quintessential sound of spring.

Exploring Nature: Spring Frogs
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Candid Camera: A view into Cle Elum Ridge's ...

The Cle Elum Wildlife Project is improving our understanding of how wildlife use and move through protected forest landscapes, providing us with an opportunity to test how forest management practices impact wildlife and building an evidence base for permanent protection.

Candid Camera: A view into Cle Elum Ridge's Wildlife Project
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The Nature Conservancy in Washington
Adapting to Climate Change: Resources

Information and resources for adapting to climate change.

Adapting to Climate Change: Resources

Climate Change

Helping Washington’s Coastal Forests Prepare for the Future

Helping Washington’s Coastal Forests Prepare for the Future

New research out of the Ellsworth Creek Preserve offers insights into how we can accelerate the development of the old-growth traits that help forests persevere through the most severe impacts of climate change.

Climate Chronicles: Common Climate Vocabulary Shaping a Movement

Climate Chronicles: Common Climate Vocabulary Shaping a Movement

We invite you to look back on a year of challenge and growth by exploring these Climate Chronicles through learning a common lexicon crucial to TNC Washington’s work. Beneath each key term, you will find a definition as well as links to stories of our work.

Climate Chronicles: Reflections from TNC Washington's Director of Climate Action and Resilience

Climate Chronicles: Reflections from TNC Washington's Director of Climate Action and Resilience

As 2023 draws to a close, Jamie Stroble, Director of Climate Action and Resilience reflects on the link between healthy community relationships and a healthy climate. She lists several ways every person can contribute to a thriving planet. 

New Seeds on the Block

New Seeds on the Block

Nature Conservancy and University of Washington researchers are monitoring seedling growth and mortality along with local climate to evaluate climate resilience in the face of a changing climate at Ellsworth Creek Preserve.

New Research: How do fishers view vulnerability and the impacts of climate change on fisheries?

New Research: How do fishers view vulnerability and the impacts of climate change on fisheries?

New research reveals the perspectives of fishing communities in Washington, Oregon, and California and connects it to data-driven science on climate risk, providing the strongest foundation for developing plans that ensure the resilience of fishing communities.   

Rebuilding an Urban Tree Canopy: On the Ground with GRIT

Rebuilding an Urban Tree Canopy: On the Ground with GRIT

A unique research project, Greening Research in Tacoma (GRIT) brings together community partners and perspectives to paint a more detailed picture of how neighborhood residents *actually* experience green infrastructure, like tree plantings.

In partnership with the @City of Tacoma, @Tacoma Tree Foundation, and @University of Washington, GRIT’s community-minded approach will shape how we design and plan greening initiatives to be more equitable and effective for people everywhere.

Climate Change and the Wellbeing of Coastal Communities

Climate Change and the Wellbeing of Coastal Communities

Scientists at the University of Washington and TNC’s Washington and Oregon state chapters, identify the primary climate concerns that members of the Pacific Fisheries Management Council have for fisheries and fishing communities along the west coast of the United States.

Where the Water Meets the Sea

Where the Water Meets the Sea

KCTS9-Crosscut interviews Dr. Emily Howe, Aquatic Ecologist at The Nature Conservancy for their “Human Elements” series where Emily talks about her personal connection to marshes and how she is working to restore these unique—and messy—ecosystems.

When it comes to climate, it's time for business to get on board.

When it comes to climate, it's time for business to get on board.

As Congress considers the federal budget reconciliation package, it’s time for corporate America to get on board with game-changing climate provisions to get our country on the right track.

Olympic Rainforest—Climate Resilience for forests, salmon and people

Olympic Rainforest—Climate Resilience for forests, salmon and people

On the Hoh River and In the surrounding Olympic Rainforest, The Nature Conservancy seeks to rebuild the region’s health and resilience to climate change by reconnecting habitat corridors along the Hoh, Quillayute, Queets, and Quinault Rivers from Olympic National Park to the Pacific Ocean.

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