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Causes: Animals, Environment, Forest Conservation, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, Protection of Endangered Species
Mission: Washington Wild (previously known as Washington Wilderness Coalition) works to preserve and restore wild areas in Washington State through citizen empowerment, support for grassroots community groups, advocacy and public education.
Results: Since 1979, Washington Wild has had a key role in protecting over 2 million acres of wilderness in Washington state. Most recently WWC was instrumental in securing protections for the Wild Sky Wilderness.
Geographic areas served: Washington State
Programs: Preserving Wilderness, protecting our last remaining Roadless Forests, designating Wild & Scenic Rivers, reforming hard rock Mining, protecting threatened and endangered species including wolves and grizzly bears, and public education on wild lands conservation.