Aquatic restoration, using techniques that mimic natural processes such as beaver damming, is one way local practitioners are working together to restore riverscapes and bring back a spring blanket of … Read more
Northern Rockies and Pacific Regional Center
Restoring Rivers, Revitalizing Connections to the Land
Camas is a defining feature in the meadows of western Montana. But they need a healthy riverscape. Stream restoration, using techniques that mimic natural processes such as beaver dams, is central … Read more
Rethinking Hydropower to Restore Northwest Rivers
The Department of Interior recently released the Tribal Circumstances Analysis, which acknowledged that the construction and operation of 11 hydroelectric dams on the Columbia and Snake rivers has had a … Read more
Unleashed: Exploring the Work of Conservation Dogs
Imagine a wildlife research project that takes you face to face with a jaguar in Guatemala, thanks to the good work of your conservation dog. Man’s best friend has a long … Read more
Getting to the Other Side: Helping Wildlife Cross the Road
Numbers don’t lie. More often than not, they tell us an important story. Consider the following figures for wildlife-vehicle collisions: At the national scale, these collisions kill as many as … Read more
The Catch: Fishing Fun with Friends
On a rare warm day in late April, 27 volunteers, 60 participants, and one crayfish named Dennis congregated at scenic Camp Angelos in Corbett, OR. The occasion was the Association … Read more
Spellbound and Inspired: The Power of an International Wildlife Film Festival
Talented filmmakers. A vast array of wildlife film stars. Ranger Rick on the WildWalk Parade. And three sponsored films—including a feature-length. In short, it was another WILD-ly successful International Wildlife … Read more
State of the Birds Report Underscores Important Successes of Conservation Legislation
The birds are not alright. North America has lost 3 billion breeding birds since 1970 — a loss of nearly 1 in 4, according to the 2022 State of the … Read more
Indigenous Leaders Call on Canadian and U.S. Governments to Reform Mining in British Columbia
Indigenous leaders from the U.S. Pacific Northwest and Canada flew to Washington, D.C. in early December to meet with Biden Administration officials, members of Congress, and representatives from the Canadian … Read more
Two Decades, 1.6 Million Acres: West Fork Grazing Permit Agreement Showcases Opportunity to Support At-Risk Wildlife
This month, in tandem with the 20th anniversary of its highly successful and innovative program resolving conflicts between livestock and at-risk wildlife, the National Wildlife Federation announced the addition of … Read more
