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We're working with you to make a positive impact around the world in more than 35 countries, all 50 United States and your backyard. Support our work
Washington
Celebrating 50 Years of Conservation
Honoring Our Old Growth
In 2010 The Nature Conservancy celebrated 50 years in Washington. The year-long celebration culminated at Born to Be Wild, a gala where we honored many of the conservation heroes – people like you – that have made our work possible.
Together, we've done an amazing job, protecting more than 550,000 acres of forests, grasslands, wetlands, lakes and rivers. With your help, the next 50 years will see even more accomplishments. Thank you for all you have done for nature in Washington!
We've started collecting stories about our history in Washington. Enjoy the features below and contact us if you'd like to share your own conservation history.
Preserving Our Past
Find out about a special project to record our history in Washington.
Born to Be Wild
We honored 50 years of conservation heroes at our 50th anniversary celebration.
Activist Led Conservation in Eastern Washington
Dr. George Hudson donated one of the Washington program's first preserves.
The Legacy of Yellow Island
This 11-acres island was one of the Conservancy's earliest purchases.
A Community Effort
Volunteers have ensured our Foulweather Bluff preserve weathers the ages.
Skagit Eagles Protected
Early Conservancy supporters recall efforts to protect bald eagles in Washington.
More Feature Stories
Room to Roam
How circuit theory can preserve room to roam for Washington Wildlife
These features were written by members of the Conservancy's staff. Contact Katherine Sather or Robin Stanton if you'd like to share a piece of Washington's conservation history.
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