About the Washington Wilderness Coalition
Washington's wild forests have stood untouched for hundreds of years. These wild places recharge our spirit and nurture our soul. They also work hard for us. They clean our water, purify our air, and provide critical habitat for wildlife such as salmon, grizzly bears and lynx. Our wild lands are a precious legacy we can pass on to future generations.
Our MissionFor nearly thirty years, the mission of the Washington Wilderness Coalition has been to preserve and restore wild areas in Washington State through citizen empowerment, support for grassroots community groups, advocacy and public education.
Who We AreWashington Wilderness Coalition has over 10,000 members and supporters throughout Washington. From a farmer in Ephrata to a school teacher in Tacoma and a software engineer in Redmond, we are people of all political parties, many faiths and one cherished belief - protecting Washington's wild lands is essential to our quality of life, to the quality of life our children and grandchildren will experience, and to the preservation of the wild animals that depend on these lands for their survival.
What We DoFounded in 1979, Washington Wilderness Coalition is a nonprofit, tax-deductible organization that brings people together in the vigorous defense of our remaining wild forests, waters and wildlife. We believe that public lands are a public issue. By educating, empowering and mobilizing our communities, WWC builds powerful grassroots networks that help protect wild lands throughout the state.
Our supporters share our philosophy that our remaining wildlands have intrinsic value and are essential to our quality of life. Our approach was originally developed through our successful efforts to raise the public support necessary to pass the 1984 Washington Wilderness Act, which protected over a million acres of wilderness.
Today, we apply these beliefs and time-tested strategies to protect millions of acres of unroaded, ecologically critical forests that are rapidly being lost to logging, road building and poor stewardship.
Our ProgramsCheck out the "Our Work" areas on our website to learn more about our current programs.
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