Our commitment to protecting natural places is unwavering, and we have adapted our approach to conservation to include both ecological and community outcomes.
People and communities are vital to The Nature Conservancy in Washington’s work.
As our organization has matured and our understanding of systemic environmental challenges has evolved, our values, along with our Equity Statement and Statement of Commitment to Indigenous Peoples, call us to prioritize equity in our conservation work and ensure that benefits extend to both nature and communities across Washington.
We work with state and federal governments, Indigenous Peoples, communities, businesses and other organizations to restore lands and waters and safeguard the invaluable resources that nature provides for generations to come. Putting people and communities at the heart of our work is essential to addressing climate change and biodiversity loss as we collectively work to create a thriving future for all.
Community Stories
Taneum Watershed Trails: A Restoration Story
TNC in Washington is working to restore the Taneum Watershed, where key headwaters of the Yakima River Basin can be found, making it important to water quantity and quality throughout the basin.
Helping Washington's Coastal Forests Prepare for the Future
TNC is working at the Ellsworth Creek Preserve to offer land managers a way to cultivate characteristics that will help tomorrow’s forests adapt to an ever-changing environment.
Healthy Forests Reduce Fire
Summer after summer, Washington residents are living with thick smoke, intense wildfires and evacuations in and around our communities — when a fire strikes, our thoughts are with local communities and firefighters foremost. But it doesn’t have to be this way. Together, we can support the “active management” it will take to restore our dry forests, and help communities prepare for fire.
Tree Planting in the Puget Sound
With leaves changing colors to create a beautiful backdrop, it is the time of year when we plant trees in the Northwest. From our mountains and forests to our cities and towns, healthy trees are important for thriving and resilient communities.