We’re enthusiastic about HB 1176, which establishes a Washington Climate Corps Network to support climate-related service opportunities for young adults and veterans. Transitioning to a clean energy economy brings with...
Read moreWitnessing and participating in TNC's conservation work in this new cultural context has been an incredible experience of learning and building relationships. I'm grateful for the amazing people I met...
Read more480 Otis on July 1, 2022. Photo courtesy C. Rohdenburg By Mike Fitz If you watch any of the wildlife or animal-themed cams on explore.org, then you know that they...
Read moreCommunity forests are working forests owned and managed by municipalities, government agencies, Tribes, and non-profit organizations for the benefit of local communities. These forests enable community members to participate as stakeholders...
Read moreDonning hard hats, gloves, and natural-fiber fire-safe clothes, the team arrives to the first pile, carrying shovels and fuel.In this case, the word ‘pile’ seems like an understatement when faced...
Read moreThis builds on research released in late 2022, also conducted through the TNC and UW partnership that assessed climate vulnerability of these same communities based on the catch species, economic...
Read moreWhile the GMA has been largely effective at establishing urban growth boundaries and curbing sprawl, it could be stronger at encouraging sustainable development and housing density in existing urban areas,...
Read moreWithin Central Puget Sound, a collaborative of cross-sector representatives is seeking to address similar challenges, particularly within the green stormwater infrastructure (GSI) field. Launched in 2020, the GSI Workforce Collaborative...
Read moreKey headwaters of the Yakima River Basin can be found in the Taneum Watershed, making it important to water quantity and quality throughout the basin. Additionally, the Taneum provides critical...
Read moreTrees and green infrastructure have the potential to have a big impact within a community–including on human well-being and the environment according to a new video about the Greening Research...
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