Congratulations, Conservation Northwest- 2024 Organization of the Year! 🎉
This week, we received the “2024 Organization of the Year” award from the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. As a longstanding partner of WDFW, Conservation Northwest deeply appreciates their collaboration, support, and shared commitment to preserving and protecting Washington’s habitats, and fish and wildlife. WDFW highlighted our groundbreaking Wildlife-Recreation Coexistence Program, led by Kurt Hellmann, for being instrumental in addressing the challenges posed by the surge in outdoor recreation on public lands. Through applied science, strategic partnerships, advocacy, and outreach, this program aims to promote sustainable outdoor opportunities while minimizing recreation impacts on species and habitats. WDFW recognizes our leadership and expertise in this critical field, which will shape future recreation management strategies and policies. And yes, this award is definitely going on the shelf! 🏆🎉