Wildlife, Habitat, and Watershed Conservation
Local conservation organizations offer numerous opportunities for people to help protect and restore native species and natural areas. Volunteers can get involved in habitat restoration, invasive species removal, education programs, watershed planning, advocacy, and more!
Marking storm drains reminds people that urban stormwater flows directly into our local streams. Your school, scout, or religious group can help protect water quality and aquatic fish and wildlife. Contact your local city government to find out how to volunteer.
British Columbia
British Columbia Environmental Network
The British Columbia Environmental Network links over 400 conservation organizations to support British Columbia’s ecological and economic sustainability. The network supports environmental awareness and community activism through alliance building, public education, capacity building, and government liaisons.
Canadian Wildlife Federation
The Canadian Wildlife Federation is dedicated to conserving Canada’s natural heritage, wildlife, and habitat. Strategies include raising awareness of human impacts on the environment, promoting the sustainable use of natural resources, conducting research, and recommending legislative changes to protect wildlife and habitat.
Nature Canada
Nature Canada protects and conserves wildlife and habitats in Canada by engaging people and advocating on behalf of nature. Strategies are based on sound science and a passion for nature. Nature Canada effects change on issues of national significance, including bird conservation, wilderness protection, endangered species, and national parks.
Pacific Wild
Pacific Wild defends wildlife and their habitat on Canada’s Pacific coast by developing and implementing solution-based conservation strategies. Pacific Wild supports innovative research, community outreach, and awareness to ensure that biodiversity protection is at the forefront of land and marine use decisions.
Washington
Conservation Northwest
Conservation Northwest connects and protects old growth and other wild areas from the Washington Coast to the British Columbia Rockies, to benefit people and wildlife. Working with local communities on forest restoration, sustainable timber jobs, and wilderness protection ensures that the region is wild enough for wolves, grizzly bears, and mountain caribou.
EarthCorps
EarthCorps builds global community through conservation projects in the Seattle area. EarthCorps provides volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups to work on trails, remove invasive plants, and plant native species. Each year, 10,000 community volunteers and hundreds of children help their local environment.
People for Puget Sound
A place of natural wonders, Puget Sound is home to whales, eagles, herons, seals, salmon, and millions of people. Puget Sound’s health is the key to the region’s quality of life, economy, and future generations. People for Puget Sound protects and restores the health of our land and waters through education and action.
Watershed Councils in Washington
In Washington state, agencies work with local citizens and technical experts to develop watershed-based salmon recovery strategies. In some watersheds, community-led watershed councils also work to evaluate watershed conditions and identify opportunities to improve watershed health. Learn how to adopt your watershed.
Oregon
No Ivy League
English ivy is an aggressive, invasive, introduced species that transforms natural areas into monocultures with poor habitat value for wildlife. No Ivy League restores native habitats in the Portland area by removing invasive ivy. Projects involve community volunteers, youth development, environmental education, technical assistance, and hands-on fun.
Oregon Environmental Council
The Oregon Environmental Council safeguards what Oregonians love about Oregon—clean air and water, an unpolluted landscape, and healthy food produced by local farmers. This work is based on helping individuals live green, helping businesses and farmers thrive with sustainable practices, and helping elected officials create practical policy.
SOLV
SOLV brings together volunteers, businesses, and government agencies to enhance the livability of Oregon. SOLV annually provides materials and funds to more than 250 Oregon communities, and uses 50,000 volunteers. In addition to the famous Great Oregon Beach Cleanup, other projects include habitat restoration, river cleanups, adopt-a-river, and beautification.
Watershed Councils in Oregon
A watershed council is a locally organized, voluntary group established to improve the condition of a local watershed. A partnership of local residents, agencies, and other interested groups work together to evaluate watershed conditions and identify opportunities to restore or enhance habitat, native species, and water quality.
Idaho
Blue Fish
Blue Fish facilitates an open dialogue about conserving Idaho’s wild salmon and steelhead. Blue Fish provides a growing library of news and reports to assist the public and decision-makers in making informed choices regarding the recovery of Idaho’s wild salmon and steelhead.
Idaho Rivers United
Idaho Rivers safeguards Idaho’s imperiled wild steelhead and salmon, protects and restores stream flows and riparian areas, and defends and promotes wild and scenic rivers. Idaho Rivers offers concerts, events, education programs, river trips, restoration projects, and river clean-ups.
Idaho Wildlife Federation
Idaho Wildlife Federation brings diverse citizens together to conserve and protect Idaho’s natural resources, wildlife, and habitat for current and future generations. Idaho Wildlife Federation provides education, legislative advocacy, and grassroots support for wildlife and wildlife habitat management based on sound scientific and sociological principles.
Watershed Councils in Idaho
A watershed council is a locally organized, voluntary group established to improve the condition of a local watershed. A partnership of local residents, agencies, and other interested groups work together to evaluate watershed conditions and identify opportunities to restore or enhance habitat, native species, and water quality. Learn how to adopt your watershed.
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