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• Port Susan Bay Restoration Underway to Improve Salmon Habitat, Provide Flood Protection

  SEATTLE, WA
  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  May 11, 2012 2012 05 11

  The Conservancy will remove nearly 1.4 miles of existing sea dike and build about 1 mile of new dike to protect neighboring farmlands. Learn More

• Treat the Planet to Lunch with Picnic for the Planet

  Seattle
  April 16, 2012 2012 04 16

  The Nature Conservancy Celebrates Earth Day at Seattle Center April 22 Learn More

• Boeing Grant Supports Puget Sound Conservation

  SEATTLE, WA
  November 09, 2010 2010 11 09

  Grant to nature Conservancy helps data collection and analysis. Learn More

• Nature Conservancy Looks Back on 2011 in Washington

  December 29, 2011 2011 12 29

  Restoration, partnerships, acquisitions and groundbreaking science
   Learn More

• 10,000 Acres Protected in the Heart of the Cascades

  Topic (Forests)
  December 16, 2011 2011 12 16

  A coalition of conservation partners has completed a four-year project to secure wildlife habitat and public access on 10,386 acres of forest in the east Cascades Learn More

• The Great Christmas Tree Debate: Real or Artificial?

  November 30, 2011 2011 11 30

  To tree or not to tree? Learn More

• Navy and The Nature Conservancy Partnering to Help Conserve Dabob Bay
  

  SEATTLE
  Topic (Oceans & Coasts)
  October 06, 2011 2011 10 06

  Program protects underwater testing range Learn More

• Prairie and Oak Woodland Conservation Leaps Forward

  SEATTLE
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  June 27, 2011 2011 06 27

  New volume compiles restoration science for Washington, Oregon and British Columbia Learn More

• Historic Public Lands Act Could Help Washington Forests

  SEATTLE, WA
  March 25, 2009 2009 03 25

  Program Would Provide Money and Jobs While Reducing the Threat of Fire Learn More

• Controlled burns planned for Thurston County prairie preserves

  Olympia, Washington
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  August 02, 2011 2011 08 02

  Fire restores important habitat, reduces hazards. Learn More

• Forested Uplands on Dabob Bay Preserved

  Seattle
  July 18, 2011 2011 07 18

  Land purchased by Nature Conservancy will become part of DNR Natural Area Learn More

• Coastal Community Teams Up for Grays Harbor Cleanup

  Grays Harbor, Washington
  July 18, 2011 2011 07 18

  $100,000 Grant from NOAA to Quinault Indian Nation makes project possible. Learn More

• Picnic for The Planet: Earth Day 2011: Seattle

  Seattle, Wash.
  Topic (Events)
  April 18, 2011 2011 04 18

  Presented by The Nature Conservancy and Pike Place Market PDA Learn More

• Picnic for The Planet: Earth Day 2011: Seattle

  Seattle
  Topic (Events)
  April 01, 2011 2011 04 01

  Presented by The Nature Conservancy and Pike Place Market PDA Learn More

• Nature Conservancy Buys Land on Clearwater River

  Jefferson County, Wash.
  Topic (Conservation Lands)
  February 23, 2011 2011 02 23

  Plans to Manage the Forest to Improve Habitat for Salmon Learn More

• Nature Conservancy Project Receives Economic Stimulus Funding to Restore Fisher Slough in Skagit County

  MOUNT VERNON, WA
  Topic (Rivers & Lakes)
  June 30, 2009 2009 06 30

  NOAA Funding Will Create 50 Jobs in Washington Learn More

• Science Director Named for Conservancy in Washington
  

  SEATTLE
  Topic (Leadership)
  January 06, 2011 2011 01 06

  Jon Hoekstra is a global science leader with roots in Seattle
   Learn More

• Conservancy Buys Land on Dabob Bay

  SEATTLE
  Topic (Oceans & Coasts)
  February 11, 2011 2011 02 11

  Acquisition protects critical Puget Sound shoreline Learn More

• Nature Conservancy Receives $1 Million Restoration Grant

  STANWOOD, WA
  Topic (Oceans & Coasts)
  December 28, 2010 2010 12 28

  Funding will pay for estuary restoration in Snohomish County Learn More

• Mary Kaufman-Cranney Joins Nature Conservancy

  SEATTLE, WA
  December 28, 2010 2010 12 28

  New philanthropy director brings deep experience and a passion for Washington state. Learn More

• New Law Helps Washington's Ocean Waters

  SEATTLE, WA
  Topic (Oceans & Coasts)
  March 19, 2010 2010 03 19

  The Nature Conservancy congratulates the Washington State Legislature and Gov. Christine Gregoire for enacting legislation that puts our state at the forefront of managing the ocean and coasts for people and nature. Learn More

• Conservancy Applauds Murray For Conservation Funding

  SEATTLE, WA
  October 28, 2009 2009 10 28

  Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge Near Spokane Will Benefit Learn More

• Washington Faces More Than 7-Degree Temperature Rise in Next Century

  SEATTLE, WA
  August 28, 2009 2009 08 28

  Nature Conservancy Analysis Shows Climate Change Threatens Washington's Salmon, Forests and Way of Life Learn More

• Forest Landscape on Naches River Conserved

  YAKIMA, WA
  June 30, 2009 2009 06 30

  Land Transfer Will Protect Public Access and Ensure Healthy Habitat for Wildlife Learn More

• Conservancy Acquires Key Shoreline in Island County

  STANWOOD, WA
  July 31, 2009 2009 07 31

  Conserving Livingston Bay Property Will Help Restore Puget Sound Learn More

• Controlled Burns Planned for Prairies

  OLYMPIA, WA
  August 7, 2009 2009 08 07

  Controlled Burns Restore Important Habitat in Thurston County Prairie Preserves Learn More

• Renowned Scientist to Lead Nature Conservancy Board in Washington

  SEATTLE, WA
  August 14, 2009 2009 08 14

  Dr. Gordon Orians Will Bring His Insight and Expertise to Conservation Organization Learn More

• Mapping the Future of the Ocean

  SEATTLE, WA
  October 2009

  Collaborative Effort Can Improve Future Energy Projects Learn More

• House Passes Illabot Creek Wild and Scenic River Bill

  SEATTLE, WA
  October 13, 2009 2009 10 13

  Conservancy Congratulates Rep. Larsen Learn More

• Congress Funds Forest Restoration

  SEATTLE, WA
  October 30, 2009 2009 10 30

  Conservancy Applauds Leadership of Hastings, Murray, Dicks and Cantwell Learn More

• Easement Protects Ebey's Landing

  COUPEVILLE, WA
  Jan. 31, 2010

  Land Around the 150-Year-Old Ferry House Will Remain Rural Learn More

• Karen Anderson to Lead Nature Conservancy

  SEATTLE, WA
  February 05, 2009 2009 02 05

  New Director for Washington state program Learn More

• Nature Conservancy Recognizes Conservation Heroes

  SEATTLE, WA
  October 28, 2010 2010 10 28

  Harriet Bullitt, others, recognized at 50th anniversary gala. Learn More

Nature Conservancy buys Dabob Bay land to preserve it

Peninsula Daily News
Oceans & Coasts
February 11, 2011

Dabob Natural Resource Area is being expanded, courtesy of a 17.4-acre land purchase by The Nature Conservancy. Keep reading.

Money Battles Ahead for Washington Environmentalists

Associated Press

January 15, 2011

Bill Robinson, Director of State Government Relations for The Nature Conservancy in Washington, is quoted in this article about the outlook for environmental issues in the 2011 legislative session. View article.

Seattle's first LEAF owners see green in going electric

The Seattle Times

December 20, 2010

Washington Science Director Jonathan Hoekstra is profiled in the Seattle Times after purchasing an electric car. Learn more.

The Economics of Estuary

Orion Magazine

October 01, 2010

Orion Magazine features the Conservancy's Farming for Wildlife program in the Skagit Delta. View article.

Fisher Slough Facelift

Stanwood Camano News

August 31, 2010

Restoring habitat helps flood control in the Skagit River Delta. View article.

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