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.
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.
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.
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.
World Oceans Day was the perfect opportunity to get outside, enjoy nature and make a difference. We joined our local instagram community by celebrating our oceans and enjoying an amazing sunset along the Washington coast at Ruby Beach. Check out some scenes from the day in the video above!
In honor of Earth Day and Instagram’s worldwide Instameet 13, we joined nature and photo enthusiasts alike at igers seattle's instameet co-sponsored by Value Village!
In an evening at the gorgeous Alki Beach, we learned more ways to help make a positive impact on the environment through reuse, and also enjoyed the sunset and company of our fellow community members.
Photographed by (1-4) Jesse Williams; (5-6) Valeriy Poltorak; (7) Crystal Southcote; (8) The Nature Conservancy in Washington
Our Earth Month Instameet!
Video by Don Macanlalay, Social Media & Digital Marketing Manager
This past Saturday, we co-hosted our first public Instameet with Instagrammers Seattle and enjoyed sunset at our Ebey’s Landing Preserve on Whidbey Island! In this golden hour hike, we shared the work we do on Whidbey Island to keep Washington beautiful and gave away prizes including a set of Moment Lenses! Get a glimpse of what our day was like in this cool video!
For more images from the meet, check out: #WhidbeyWalk and #NorthwestNature
Photography: Jesse Williams & Valeriy Poltorak
