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The Issues
    Protecting 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.

    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!

    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.

    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.

    Working with the North Pacific Landscape Conservation Cooperative (NPLCC)
    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.

    Protecting Bristol Bay
    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.

    Donate NowPlease donate today through NWF's new "Choose Your Cause" campaign to help us protect Alaska's wildlife--before it's too late.

News and Blogs
News
  • 'I'iwi Up For Consideration Federal Protection. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says it is considering the 'i'iwi for its threatened and endangered lists after reviewing a petition. Read more.

  • Groups Move to Protect People, Property and Wildlife in Flood-Prone Areas in Puget Sound. Today, National Wildlife Federation asked a judge to prevent the U.S. government from issuing federally-backed flood insurance policies for new development in flood-prone areas in Puget Sound. The move will protect wildlife habitat, particularly for salmon and orcas. Read more.

  • Whidbey Island, Washington Becomes Nation's 57th Certified Community Wildlife Habitat. The 14th community in Washington to achieve this honor, Whidbey Island certified 292 homes, 5 schools, 5 farms, 4 businesses, 4 parks, and 1 place of worship. Find out how you can start a Community Wildlife Habitat.

  • NWF Partnership Wins Prestigious Department of Interior Partners in Conservation Award. The report, "Scanning the Conservation Horizon: A Guide to Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment", co-authored by Patty Glick, Senior Global Warming Specialist, can be found here.

  • Major Victory for Northwest Salmon. Judge sides with NWF (again!) in finding salmon protection plan inadequate. Read more here.

Reports and Fact Sheets

The Pacific Regional Center - Seattle Office, National Wildlife Federation

A one page overview of our regional work.

First-Ever North Pacific LCC Reports

Two reports compiling recent scientific research on climate change effects and adaptation approaches in the region's marine (read full report here) and freshwater (read full report here) ecosystems. Executive Summaries are also available: marine and freshwater.

Tar Sands Mega-Loads Threaten Pacific Northwest

New fact sheet shows Exxon's proposed tar sands shipping route brings dangers to the Northwest.

Setting the Stage 

Ideas for safeguarding Washington's fish and wildlife in an era of climate change.

Increased Flooding Risk: Global Warming's Wake-up Call for Riverfront Communities 

Illustrates the importance of protecting floodplain habitat in the Pacific Northwest and getting people and communities out of harm's way.

Pacific Northwest and Sea-Level Rise 

An analysis of the impacts for Puget Sound, Southwestern Washington, and Northwestern Oregon.

Protecting Puget Sound Floodplains 

A fact sheet explaining the importance of floodplains and what we are doing to increase protection and restoration of these areas.




Pacific Regional
Center - Seattle

We represent the organization's vast network of over 523,000 members and supporters in Washington, Oregon, California and Hawai'i. Our three conservation priorities--confronting global warming, safeguarding wildlife, and connecting people with nature--aim to protect wildlife and wild places for generations to come.

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Seattle, Washington 98109
Phone: 206-285-8707
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Staff
  • Becky McIntire
    Regional Development Manager
  • Cathy Curley
    Operations Manager
  • Dan Siemann
    Senior Environmental Policy Specialist
  • Jennifer Murck
    Manager, Global Warming Education & Eco-Schools USA
  • Julie Koo
    Gift Planning Officer
  • Robyn Carmichael
    Constituent Operations
  • Steve Malloch
    Senior Water Program Specialist

 
 

 
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