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The Nature Conservancy Washington Science and Planning Web Portal


TreesWelcome to the Washington Science and Planning Web Portal

The Washington program of The Nature Conservancy is involved in efforts to protect biodiversity throughout Washington. We hope you will find this site to be a useful resource for obtaining information on our major research and planning efforts.

The Conservancy's mission is ambitious... to protect the rich web of life — the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth. It’s a mission premised on hope, on a belief in our collective ability to make a difference in the world. And it means working closely with people — from ranchers and farmers to scientists and civic leaders — so as to ensure that conservation values are woven into the fabric of our communities.

The Nature Conservancy of Washington has a rich history of conservation, helping to protect more than 500,000 acres across the state. Through rigorous planning and science practice, we endeavor to answer the questions of where and how we should be working. Please feel free to contact us for more detailed information on any of our projects.


  • Learn about our regional strategies for wind power by visiting our Collins Projects page.

  • Welcome Brad McRae! Brad is our new Spatial Ecologist.

  • Welcome Kara Nelson! Kara comes to our team as our new Conservation Planner.

  • Check back regularly for more updates!


Ecoregional Assessments

Ecoregional Assessments MapThe Nature Conservancy and partners have developed a series of ecoregional assessments, intended to foster a shared vision for agencies and other organizations at the regional, state, and local levels to form partnerships and ensure efficient allocation of conservation resources.

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