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The Power of Poop: Researching Rare Carnivores in Washington's National Parks
In the heart of the Pacific Northwest, donors are playing an important role in unraveling the mysteries of the rare carnivores that call the Cascade Range home through Mount Rainier’s Science for All project in collaboration with Cascades Carnivore Project.
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Herd About It? Donors Help Olympic National Park Monitor Roosevelt Elk
Learn about an innovative project - supported by donors - at Olympic National Park that monitors the iconic Roosevelt Elk that helped pave the way for the park’s creation.
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Making Connections: The Olympic Cougar Project
There are estimated to be about 3,600 cougars in Washington, but wild encounters with this elusive creature are very rare and their habits remain mysterious. A collaborative research program on the Olympic Peninsula is now working to reveal the cougar’s secrets. Learn about the Olympic Cougar Project with Wildlife Program...
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Fishy Business: Behind the Scenes of Fisher Reintroduction in Washington
A state-wide effort across multiple organizations, including funding from WNPF, have been making significant and successful strides in reintroducing fishers to their home within the Olympic Peninsula and the Cascades. Step into the shoes of a wildlife biologist to see how they monitor fisher populations in the area.
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Avalanche Safety: A Snow-Brainer for Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park is an exceptional place year-round, including winter. But with all that beauty comes danger. Avalanches are a real threat in the park, which is why - with the help of WNPF donors - park staff are taking measures to ensure that they can navigate and support visitors...
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Your Gifts in Action: How Donors are Helping Mount Rainier's Meadows Blossom Again
The natural beauty and ecological diversity are under threat from human activities, which continue to damage the fragile ecosystem. See how your gift is directly supporting this critical project.
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Bear Essentials: How to Paw-sitively Recreate in Bear Country
The North Cascades is home to a diverse range of wildlife, including the majestic black bear. Unfortunately, not all visitors who come to the park are aware of the correct way to interact with these animals. That's where the Bear Essentials project comes in, thanks to generous donors to WNPF.
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Glacier Research on Mount Rainier: Unlocking the Secrets of Our Changing Climate
Mount Rainier is the most glaciated peak in the lower 48, including the Nisqually Glacier, which is perhaps the most visited and best-surveyed glacier on the mountain. Our team joined the park's aquatics team to monitor how the glacier has changed in three months. Check out the results and the...
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Bringing the Pines Back in Line: Whitebark Pine Restoration in North Cascades and Mount Rainier National Parks
The whitebark pine, considered a keystone species of the American West, is more than just a visually beautiful tree - they are critical to the ecosystems they live in and support other species as well. Learn about the Adopt a Whitebark Pine project and how donors have supported this research.
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