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Book Review: “Conservation Confidential” By Mitch Friedman 

Longtime Northwest forest and wildlife advocate Mitch Friedman’s new book “Conservation Confidential: A Wild Path to More Effective Activism,” recounts his evolution from radical Earth First! activist engaging in controversial protests to the founder and longtime director of the nonprofit organization Conservation Northwest. Part memoir, part strategy guide for citizens who care about the future […]

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Mitch Friedman’s Conservation Confidential: Finding Empathy and Collaboration in Modern Conservation

By Ammi Midstokke  It’s easy for us to pick sides and rest on the laurels of our conviction. And if that doesn’t make us feel good enough about ourselves, we can join the ranks of the one-uppers: vegans who don’t eat honey, homeschool parents who teach their kids Latin, and misanthropic conservationists.  Mitch Friedman was

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Safeguarding Idaho’s Lands, Wildlife, Waterways, and Trails: Idaho Forest Group’s Enduring Commitment 

Cover photo courtesy of Idaho Forest Group At Idaho Forest Group (IFG), conservation isn’t a side initiative—it’s the foundation of our mission. Across every mill, forest, and partnership, we work to responsibly manage natural resources today while preserving them for tomorrow. From trailheads to tree lines, IFG plays a vital role in sustaining the lands,

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PNW Conservation Leader Mitch Friedman Shares New Book at Aunties Bookstore in Spokane Sept. 3

Join longtime Northwest forest and wildlife advocate Mitch Friedman at Auntie’s Bookstore in downtown Spokane on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 6 p.m. where he will be sharing his new book, “Conservation Confidential: A Wild Path to More Effective Activism.” The book recounts his evolution from radical Earth First! activist engaging in controversial protests to the founder and

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Help Restore Wildlife Habitat at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge 

Cover photo courtesy of Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge April is brimming with exciting stewardship opportunities at Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge near Cheney, Wash. Beginning April 8, dedicated staff will host tree potting sessions for over 6,000 bare-root trees. Volunteers are needed who can spend a half- or full-day helping to pot native trees like aspen,

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Spokane Audubon Society “Adopts” 10 acres of the Glen Tana Conservation Project

Glen Tana conservation area on the Little Spokane River. Photo by Lorenzo Menendez courtesy of Inland Northwest Land Conservancy At the end of September, Inland Northwest Land Conservancy (INLC) announced a $4M capital campaign to complete the protection of the Glen Tana area, an 1,100 acre piece of land with two miles of river in

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Idaho Forest Group Spearheads Landmark Conservation Agreement for Coeur d’Alene River Tributary

Photos courtesy of Idaho Forest Group This past September, nearly 2,000 acres of North Idaho forest along Prichard Creek, a tributary of the Coeur d’Alene River between the town of Prichard and Thompson Pass, was protected from future development thanks to an Idaho Forest Group (IFG) donation of a conservation agreement to Kaniksu Land Trust.

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Looking Back and Moving Forward: 30 Years of Land Conservation  

Cover photo courtesy of Jon Jonckers For over three decades, the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy has been working with our community to safeguard the special places that make the Inland Northwest area so unique. When we first started, our goal was simple: protect the land that defines the character of our region. Since then, we’ve

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Clearwater Paper Helps Replace Stolen Conservation Equipment

Cover photo courtesy Shallan Knowles In February 2024, a break-in at the Inland Northwest Land Conservancy’s (INLC) gear barn resulted in theft and damage totaling $30,000 in tools and equipment crucial for their conservation work at Waikiki Springs Nature Preserve. This loss disrupted their stewardship activities and community events, impacting both the organization and local

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