The Nature Conservancy in Washington
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
The Nature Conservancy in Washington
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

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Board Statement Supporting Climate in Federal Legislation

Board Statement Supporting Climate in Federal Legislation

Our volunteer Board of Trustees issued a resolution calling on Congress to protect the climate-change mitigation and resiliency provisions in the infrastructure and budget reconciliation packages currently under debate in Washington, DC.

Shaping policy to cut carbon

Shaping policy to cut carbon

Washington and the world urgently need climate action, and that action must not be taken in a way that exacerbates harm in communities already overburdened by pollution and other impacts of climate change.

Legislative Halftime Report

Legislative Halftime Report

Our spirits are high as we pass the halfway point in the 105-day Washington state legislative session. Many top priority policies have made it past the first major policy deadline, known as “House of Origin cutoff,” when bills introduced in the House must be approved by a House floor vote, and likewise in the Senate.

Highlight: Washington Black Lives Matter Alliance Legislative Agenda

Highlight: Washington Black Lives Matter Alliance Legislative Agenda

Racism is a public health crisis. We are proud to stand with the Washington Black Lives Matter Alliance in support of a legislative agenda that moves our state toward justice, equity and liberation.

Conservation Works

Conservation Works

Public conservation and natural resource programs really work - not just for restoring wildlife habitat and functioning ecosystems, but by supporting good jobs that often involve spending time in beautiful places.

Environmental Justice Task Force Issues Recommendations

Environmental Justice Task Force Issues Recommendations

Washington’s Environmental Justice Task Force shared its recommendations with the Governor, the Legislature and the public - charting a course toward a healthier, more equitable future for all communities in Washington.

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