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A column of smoke over a forested hills

The future of our forests at the confluence of climate change and wildfire

This year's wildfire season has been nothing short of devastating. How did we get here and where do we go from here?

Brent Davies
September 22, 2020 22 September 2020

Climate threat v. climate opportunity

With rapid adoption of forward-looking policies, we have a chance to develop a robust regional response to climate change.

Jeremy Barnicle
January 21, 2020 28 January 2020

The beginning of a partnership in the lands of Keex’ Kwaan

Ecotrust KKCFP Coordinator Miakah Nix shares photos and highlights from Keex' Kwaan Community Forest Partnership's first field season.

Miakah Nix
October 24, 2019 13 November 2019

The view from here: Covering the environment in rural western communities

Join this free webinar with award-winning journalist Ashley Ahearn and Don Nelson, publisher and editor of the Methow Valley News. Learn how how climate change, natural resources and political stories get told in communities where local journalism is under threat - and what’s at stake.

Doe Hatfield
October 23, 2019 10 October 2019

Group of about 20 people, most smiling and looking at camera, standing outside long house next to tall totem pole on a sunny day.

Place and partnership in Southeast Alaska

We are proud to join the Sustainable Southeast Partnership and expand our work together in Southeast Alaska

Jon Bonkoski
June 21, 2019 27 June 2019

Two women on horseback in a rural setting, one wearing a white cowboy hat and holding a microphone

Rural Reporting Fellowship takes root

Our new Rural Reporting Fellowship will provide support for in-depth reporting on climate change from a rural perspective.

Doe Hatfield
February 1, 2019 10 March 2020

The urgency of voting for the long haul

As Election Day 2018 approaches, our executive director urges voting on behalf of the generations to come.

Jeremy Barnicle
November 2, 2018 02 November 2018

Photo essay: A taste for things to celebrate at the Huna Traditional Food Fair

On September 8, 2018, more than 75 Hoonah locals headed for the Yaakw Kahidi (Canoe Shed) for the first Huna Traditional Food Fair.

Miakah Nix
October 15, 2018 13 February 2019

panoramic view of forested hillsides and mountains in the distance.

Tipping the balance to more carbon storage in Pacific Northwest forests

Our new peer-reviewed study finds additional carbon storage potential through just two components of FSC management.

Brent Davies
September 17, 2018 06 August 2019

Catalytic Capital: The value of New Markets Tax Credits

New Markets Tax Credits deliver environmental, social, and economic benefits to economically distressed communities when little else can.

Jeremy Barnicle
September 5, 2018 07 September 2018