Our Northwest Office

Our three conservation priorities—fighting climate change, safeguarding wildlife and connecting people with nature—aim to protect wildlife and wild places for generations to come.

ISSUES WE WORK ON:
 

Fighting Climate Change

Assessing the Impacts of Sea-level Rise

In addition to raising awareness of sea-level rise in Puget Sound, Southwestern Washington, and Northwestern Oregon, the results of this study are intended to assist coastal managers and other decision-makers as they identify and implement strategies to minimize the risks.

Working with the North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative 

We are working with NPLCC members, stakeholders, and others to inform their consideration of science priorities and activities in light of current and projected climate change impacts. The NPLCC is primarily a coastal region, and extends from southcentral Alaska in the north to northwestern California in the south.

Informing Climate Change Adaptation in Washington State

We are helping inform Washington State's Climate Response Strategies, which describe the projected impacts of climate change and identify strategies to prepare for those impacts.

Safeguarding Wildlife

Halting Northwest Coal Exports

Coal companies are targeting the Pacific Northwest as the gateway for export terminals that would send staggering quantities of U.S. coal to Asia. Learn more.

Protecting Water Resources

We are working on changing large scale water management systems in Washington's Yakima River Basin and California's Central Valley, to better meet the needs of wildlife and people now and as climate changes.

Stopping Toxic Mining

This pristine wilderness, containing the world's largest run of wild salmon, is at risk from mining that would scar one of America's most spectacular places. Learn more.

Safeguarding Floodplain Habitat

We are working to end destructive floodplain development and to increase protection of floodplain areas to safeguard wildlife, reduce flooding and enhance public safety. Learn more.

Connecting People with Nature

Gardening for Wildlife

Washington State has over 25 communities actively engaged in protecting and restoring wildlife habitat. Learn how you can get your community involved.

Eco-Schools USA

We are helping schools in the region green their school buildings, grounds, educational programming and student experience through the Eco-Schools USA program. Do you know a school who should be an Eco-School? Please contact our office with your school recommendation!