We’re proud of the work we’re doing to help people and nature thrive in Washington.
Here are media highlights for 2021
October
A great story on the Seacoast Trust:
During the TNC-sponsored Cascadia Prescribed Fire Training Exchange in the Central Cascades, we had a very special visitor to the fireline: U.S. Rep. Kim Schrier. Quotes from Reese Lolley, TNC Forest Restoration/ Fire Director featured.
And couple more news stories highlighted TNC’s work on prescribed fire season:
Prescribed fire season underway in county | Ellensburg Daily Record
Prescribed burns, forest thinning successful through partnerships between local fire departments, private landowners | Ellensburg Daily Record
September
Our TNC Forest Restoration/ Fire Director Reese Lolley and others explain the background of forest thinning and prescribed fire management in Washington.
Experts call for expanded wildfire prevention tactics as fire seasons become more extreme | Yakima Herald
California news story highlighted TNC’s study on wildfire vulnerability and minority communities.
August
Our TNC state director Mike Stevens joins with Phil Rigdon of the Yakama Nation and Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz to call for new federal funding for wildfire resilience.
And several news stories highlighted work TNC is doing near Cle Elum to restore forest health and prepare for wildfires.
July
Due to fire danger TNC closed its lands in Washington to recreational and public access.
June
Barnaby Slough restoration will support salmon and communities in the Skagit.
May
Important legislation for environmental justice and climate action passed in the 2021 Washington state legislative session. TNC played a key role in advocating to ensure these met community needs.
Environmental Justice Arrives in Washington State Law | Seattle Met
Washington state now has the nation's most ambitious climate policy - by David Roberts - Volts
Washington state finally passes a cap on carbon emissions | Grist
Washington Legislature charts ‘new beginning’ in climate change fight | Crosscut
April
Earth Day - an op-ed in the Seattle Times by Director of Advocacy and Engagement David Mendoza and Washington chapter Trustee Maia Bellon
A generous donation of land will support pygmy rabbit recovery
Restoring a river is complicated - Tribes, farmers, conservationists and cities come together to restore the Stillaguamish River
Forest restoration work in Cle Elum – Front page of local paper. No link but photo.
March
HEAL Act :
Public radio: Washington ‘HEAL’ Act would steer key state agencies toward environmental justice | KNKX
Radio: WA Bill on Equitable Climate Response Nears Finish Line / Public News Service
Forest health and fire preparation funding:
Everett Herald editorial: Editorial: Make preventing, fighting wildfires a priority | HeraldNet.com
KING 5 news story - Bill to create fund to battle wildfires passes Washington state House | king5.com
February
Science and Racism - Dr. Tiara Moore on KIRO:
January
Seattle Times Pacific Magazine – Cover feature on Human/Nature photo book:
City Trees for environment justice - quotes TNC staff
Banner photo: Washington State Nature Conservancy trustees on a field trip exploring marine science at Carkeek Park, June 2018. © TNC/Courtney Baxter