The Nature Conservancy in Washington

Official account of The Nature Conservancy in Washington. Our mission is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

Big news! A proposal to sell off our public lands in the U.S. has been defeated! Over the past month, the TNC community stepped up to stop this proposal, sending more than 100,000 messages to Congress to urge leaders to keep public lands in public hands.

[TNC Policy @nature_wonks]

Thank you @SenatorCantwell for standing up for our nation's public lands. https://t.co/qO9vqROiuV

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

A new Senate proposal would require a large-scale sell-off of more than 2 million acres of public conservation lands. Act now to urge Congress to oppose this bill and keep public lands in public hands: https://t.co/otTCA5YMH8

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

We couldn't agree more: the @SeattleTimes editorial board says "Washington’s preserved federal lands should never be pawns for tax cuts."

https://t.co/hr9mVLY6TP

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

A new Senate proposal would require a large-scale sell-off of more than 2 million acres of public conservation lands. Act now to urge Congress to oppose this bill and keep public lands in public hands: https://t.co/t1wekBNiLe

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

National Forests and other U.S. public lands are essential for our health, outdoor recreation and way of life. But right now, they’re under threat. Join us and tell your elected leaders in Congress to keep public lands in public hands.

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

Thank you @RepKimSchrier for introducing the National Prescribed Fire Act of 2025! The bill would invest in hazardous fuels management, training for prescribed fire practitioners & more to help prevent catastrophic wildfires & reduce harmful summer smoke.

https://t.co/uqwsRqUtAE

[Senator Patty Murray @PattyMurray]

Great to hike on Cle Elum Ridge with @conserve_wa to discuss the importance of federal investments for forest restoration & protection.

Protecting our natural resources matters.

In the Senate, I'll be fighting back against ANY proposed cuts to funding for our public lands.

[TNC Policy @nature_wonks]

Protecting Nature. Boosting National Security. Congress just passed the U.S. Foundation for International Conservation Act, which is a big win for people and the planet! See how #USFICA will scale conservation, boost U.S. security and empower communities. https://t.co/6yLH3SbIj6

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

Thank you WA voters for upholding our state’s #Climate Commitment by voting @no_on_2117!

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

Voting starts today! Tell everyone you know and their dog to vote NO on 2117 🗳️🌎

[No on 2117 @No_on_2117]

Ballots are hitting mailboxes today. We want to send an enormous note of gratitude to all the volunteers who have come together to help defeat this initiative.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. 💛

Let’s leave it all out on the floor. Volunteer now: https://t.co/Ain47Jf2VY

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

Thank you, Rep Schrier, for your leadership on the National Prescribed Fire Act! We urge Congress to pass this legislation as soon as possible.

[Rep. Kim Schrier, M.D. @RepKimSchrier]

Today, I joined members of @waDNR, @forestservice, @EastsideFire, @Conserve_WA, and other partners to speak on my bill, the National Prescribed Fire Act, which would invest in hazardous fuels management, improve forest health, and help combat and prevent destructive wildfires.

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

Gorgeous celebration marking 30k acres of forest conserved in the Central Cascades! Ten years of partnership working for the good of all. Thanks @PattyMurray, @SenatorCantwell, @RepKimSchrier, Yakama Nation, @ForestService @YakimaBasinPlan & more. Read: https://t.co/5nhudf9pYH

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

Join us 10/1 to celebrate land protection in the #CentralCascades! Thanks to local communities, our WA congressional delegation @ForestService @ForestServiceNW Yakama Nation & #LWCF nearly 30k acres of private forest lands are now part of @OkaWenNF.

RSVP: https://t.co/YSpsBKscJd

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

New report from Greenline Insights shows WA’s Climate Commitment Act (CCA) will create 45,000 new jobs in next 8 years, touching every corner of the state.

These benefits will be lost if the CCA is repealed this fall.

Learn more ⬇️

https://t.co/dwVgl3gyoq

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

Thanks @waDNR for relentless work keeping communities and nature safe from severe wildfires! We appreciate the quick response, communication, & intelligence on operations. From leadership in Olympia to each firefighter on the ground, we admire the All Hands All Lands approach! 🌲

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

We’re celebrating two years since the historic passage of the Inflation Reduction Act! The IRA supports transformational climate, clean energy and conservation projects across WA, like a grant protecting forest lands on Cle Elum Ridge. More here ⬇️https://t.co/TLCUwLUkf4

[TNC Policy @nature_wonks]

It's the 2nd anniversary of the Inflation Reduction Act, the biggest investment in climate action ever. This bill is putting billions towards boosting clean energy and conservation work for wetlands, wildlife and forests. And the #IRA is good for people and communities too. 👇

[The Nature Conservancy in Washington @Conserve_WA]

This week, Washington TNC's Quantitative Ecologist, Ailene Ettinger, had the pleasure of talking about her research, educational path, and experience as a scientist on Unpacking Education.

Head over to AVID Open Access to check out the episode: https://t.co/Cpys8860DI

[No on 2117 @No_on_2117]

Calling all volunteers to help protect our clean air & water, forests & farmland, jobs, & transportation investments!

Join us this Tues, July 16 at 5:30 p.m., for a virtual volunteer kick off!

Learn more & sign up here:

https://t.co/66WLQKUGwN

#NoOn2117 #WeCantAffordIt