Our Mission
To leverage the power of the law, informed advocacy, and strategic partnerships to reform Washington’s management of its fish and wildlife, to protect and preserve the state’s fish, wildlife, and wild spaces.
Our Vision
To transform Washington’s management of its fish, wildlife, and natural spaces from a model of consumptive use to an ethic that values science, respects nature, and prioritizes the preservation of natural ecosystems.
Our Values
Persistence. We will persist. We understand that the change we are seeking will be difficult to achieve and will only happen as a result of hard work, dedication, and determination. We persevere through small defeats to achieve larger victories.
Strategic Collaboration. We work with like-minded people and organizations, both within Washington and nationwide, to broaden our impact. As we collaborate, we always maintain focus on our vision, values, and strategic goals.
Leadership. We do not join bandwagons; we lead the parade. We are a unique voice in advocating for Washington agency reform, and we have a responsibility to provide vision and leadership to other people and organizations seeking to achieve the same goals.
Courage. We fight the right fights at the right time, and do not back down, even if we are outmatched in numbers, resources, and influence.
Innovation. We find new ways to approach intransigent problems.
Strategic Litigation. For each legal action we support, we have a clear vision for how it will serve our goals. We will never litigate just to litigate, or just to raise funds. We support important litigation efforts that otherwise would not go forward, including state litigation that will advance our mission of agency reform.