Defending Forests and Wildlife Since 1976

Meeting the many challenges facing northeast Washington forests

Our mission is to defend wilderness and protect biodiversity in the upper Columbia Highlands. This work continues on a solid footing of science, advocacy and experience. 

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Since passage of the Endangered Species Act in 1973, more than 1,600 species in the U.S. have been protected. The ESA has helped restore populations of iconic species including humpback whales, gray wolf and our national symbol bald eagle.
- Timothy Coleman, Executive Director

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Defending wilderness since 1976

During decades of forest conservation work we have met many challenges facing our national forests and rural communities throughout northeast and north central Washington. Our longest running campaign to protect national forest wilderness in the wild and un-roaded backcountry of the Kettle River Range, Okanogan Highlands and Selkirk Mountains continues today.

Donate Now to Help Protect the Kettle Range

Your tax-deductible donation helps with our longest running campaign to permanently protect, as Wilderness, Colville National Forest’s wild and unroaded backcountry of the Kettle River Range.

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The Kettle Range Conservation group is among the most diverse, successful, and powerful grassroots community groups in the Pacific Northwest. But we can’t do anything without your support.

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