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October 2009 In this issue
About the Friends The Friends of Our Natural Heritage is a group of citizens throughout Washington state who provide a voice for conservation. By taking simple steps to educate officials and community leaders about the value of our state's natural heritage, Friends are helping to safeguard and restore some of the most ecologically valuable lands and waters remaining in Washington. Stay involved – and invite your friends to join the Friends! For more information about the program or to sign up, visit our Web site or contact Jeff Compton at The Nature Conservancy: (206) 343-4345, ext. 384 or jcompton@tnc.org. |
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Nature Conservancy opposes I-1033 
The Nature Conservancy has officially joined the extensive No On Initiative 1033 campaign. Why? Because we believe this measure will have serious unintended consequences for our natural heritage and for conservation work across the state. You can read more here about this decision, and then decide if you also will vote no on I-1033.
Buy a Pumpkin for Conservation 
Teacher and farmer Steve George is donating proceeds from his October pumpkin sales to The Nature Conservancy. George, who lives outside of Bellingham, came up with a way to combine his passion for growing things with his desire to support conservation. Click here to read a Q&A with Steve, see a few photos and learn how you can pick up some delightful pumpkins!
You may recall that The Nature Conservancy has been active in Dabob Bay, near Quilcene, for years. We own easements there, purchased property there two years ago, and have been advocating with partners for improved protection of this Hood Canal Jewel. Last month the Conservancy removed a quarter mile of road from our preserve. Click here to read all about it and watch a short video.
Federal Funds Enable Restoration at Fisher Slough The Nature Conservancy is putting federal stimulus money to work in Skagit farm country. You may recall that the Conservancy has been working for several years on am ambitious restoration project to resotre many acres of wetland and salmon habitat while simultaneously helping area farmers with flood control challenges. Federal stimulus money gave the breakthrough project a boost. Things have kicked off with the fabrication of massive tide gates, which were recently installed. Learn more about this recent Fisher Slough restoration initiation.
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