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.
As President of the Green Diamond Resource Company, this TNC in Washington trustee fosters forward-thinking connections between business and environmental pursuits.
From Washington state to Washington D.C., forest and fire management is a hot topic as experts from across the country convene to discuss the health and future of mature and old-growth forests in the U.S.
While the Puget Sound may be known for its rocky beaches, come explore why the beach is sandy at The Nature Conservancy in Washington’s Foulweather Bluff Preserve.
The Nature Conservancy is working on a new and creative forest restoration project on Cle Elum Ridge, called the “How Go Unit,” within the Central Cascades Forest. This “selective thinning” project will reduce fire risk, create healthy forests and support recreational access and natural habitat.
You can support current efforts in the Washington Legislature to create a designated fire funding source to directly support forest-health treatments, help communities become fire-prepared and increase funding for firefighting equipment and personnel to help fight the large, destructive fires we’ve seen in recent years.
MacKenzie Scott has announced a gift of $25 million total — $10 million going to our work on Blue Bonds for Conservation and $15 million toward our work on U.S. Climate Action as part of her newly announced giving strategy. We are proud to be one of her initial partners and excited to focus on the game-changing impact of these gifts.
