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Flipping Soil Volunteers and refugees flip soil in garden plots to prepare for a planting day. © Hannah Letinich
Our commitment to protecting natural places is unwavering, and we have adapted our approach to conservation to include both ecological and community outcomes.
People and communities are vital to The Nature Conservancy in Washington’s work.
As our organization has matured and our understanding of systemic environmental challenges has evolved, our values, along with our Equity Statement and Statement of Commitment to Indigenous Peoples, call us to prioritize equity in our conservation work and ensure that benefits extend to both nature and communities across Washington.
We work with state and federal governments, Indigenous Peoples, communities, businesses and other organizations to restore lands and waters and safeguard the invaluable resources that nature provides for generations to come. Putting people and communities at the heart of our work is essential to addressing climate change and biodiversity loss as we collectively work to create a thriving future for all.