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 Change & Public Health: Resources Roundup
A Fellowship for Nature-Based Solutions to Climate Change
This trip was part of an internal TNC fellowship with the Natural Climate Solutions Prototyping Network. Natural Climate Solutions (NCS) provide climate change mitigation via conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of forests, wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural lands in ways that are consistent with biodiversity conservation and human rights.
New Research: How do fishers view vulnerability and the impacts of climate change on fisheries?
A Year-End Letter to Our Supporters
Drone Saw aids in Drought Research
Help Communities Breathe a Little Easier
Celebrating Climate Wins in the Inflation Reduction Act
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.
Historic Climate and Clean Energy Legislation Passes US House
Climate Change and the Wellbeing of Coastal Communities
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.
The 2022 Legislative Session Wraps Up With Exciting Achievements
This week, the 2022 Washington state legislative session concluded, with a few notable achievements for the environment in our state. Here at The Nature Conservancy in Washington, we built off the achievements from the 2021 session by securing investments and action in key climate and conservation areas.
