Media Highlights 2021

 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:

September

Our TNC Forest Restoration/ Fire Director Reese Lolley and others explain the background of forest thinning and prescribed fire management in Washington.

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.

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

Banner photo: Washington State Nature Conservancy trustees on a field trip exploring marine science at Carkeek Park, June 2018. © TNC/Courtney Baxter

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