Vote No on I-2117
I-2117 would cut an estimated $1 billion in funding for environmental justice and addressing health inequities, allow more air pollution, and roll back efforts to protect communities. Continue Reading →
Category: Conservation
Tri-Cities C.A.R.E.S.
We are fighting to protect and save the ferruginous hawk, wildlife habitat, migration corridors, cultural sites, and natural skylines. Continue Reading →
Volunteers needed for Swift counts in Selleck!
In the town of Selleck, Washington, there is an old two story schoolhouse with a brick and mortar chimney that is of vital importance to Vaux’s Swifts. Continue Reading →
Desert Oasis: The Birds of Lake Abert
As Oregon’s only hypersaline lake and one of just three such lakes in the western U.S., Lake Abert is a vital ecosystem within the high desert and an essential stop for migratory birds travelling along the Pacific Flyway from Patagonia to Alaska. Continue Reading →
How Much Does Bird-Friendly Glass Actually Cost?
Glass kills up to a billion birds a year in the United States alone, with migratory songbird species like the Brown Creeper and Ovenbird suffering some of the worst casualties. As more people and businesses consider ways to make their buildings bird-friendly, it is important to be clear-eyed about ways to make these efforts as cost-effective as possible. The costs associated with taking this important step to save birds’ lives can range widely depending on a variety of factors. Continue Reading →
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge: Past, Present and Future
Malheur National Wildlife Refuge is a cherished place for Oregonians, and the recent armed occupation has created even broader awareness of these marvelous lands and the diverse wildlife inhabiting them. Continue Reading →
King County Proposition 1
Prop. 1 restores the successful Conservation Futures program, helping preserve mature forests, improve salmon habitat, expand recreational opportunities, and ensure equitable access to the outdoors.
Let’s safeguard forests, farms and open space—for clean air and water, for climate resilience, and for our growing region. Continue Reading →
Airport in Enumclaw!
We have just learned about this proposed International Airport idea. We hope you understand the serious nature of the intentions of the FAA and our State Legislature. Enumclaw Plateau Community Association (EPCA) a CSA sponsored by King County Local Services are rallying major pushback on this crazy idea. All of this work we have been doing at the Green River Coalition along the Soos and the Newuakum Creeks is in jeopardy. Continue Reading →