An Evening of Advocacy 2024

An Evening of Advocacy 2024

Ensuring a Sustainable Future for Northwest Forests
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 |6-9pm
Westland Distillery 
2931 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
Dinner | Drinks | Community | Conversation

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This signature event raises funds to sustain our conservation and advocacy Programs at The Mountaineers.

About An Evening of Advocacy

Since 2019, The Mountaineers have gathered annually to raise awareness and funds for our donor-supported conservation and advocacy work. Each year we center the event around a pressing conservation issue, and invite leaders and advocates to engage in insightful discussion to broaden knowledge, support advocacy, and elevate solutions. 

2024 Program: Ensuring a Sustainable Future for Northwest Forests
From smoky summers to closed trails, the Northwest’s old growth forests are increasingly impacted by wildfire and climate change. To ensure that future generations can continue to experience the vibrant forests we cherish, the Northwest Forest Plan is getting an update. The Mountaineers is a part of the Federal Advisory Committee that’s crafting a new plan to make our forests more resilient to wildfire and climate impacts, protect our last remaining old growth forests, and deepen tribal co-stewardship. 

Join us to hear members of the Committee and other key stakeholders discuss how these forests are changing, how the updated plan aims to shape a better path forward, and how you can get involved. Speakers include:

• Ann House, JD - Senior Staff Attorney, Snoqualmie Indian Tribe 
• James Johnston, PhD - Assistant Research Professor, University of Oregon 
• Megan Birzell - Washington State Director, The Wilderness Society
• Betsy Robblee (moderator) - Conservation & Advocacy Director, The Mountaineers 

The evening will conclude with an invitation to support The Mountaineers Conservation & Advocacy Fund through philanthropic support. 

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Support Our Conservation & Advocacy Work

The Mountaineers has a long and rich history as a regional leader, educator, convener, and advocate for issues centered on conservation. All funds raised through An Evening of Advocacy ticket sales, sponsorships, and donations will provide critical support for our advocacy efforts to conserve the natural world for future generations. 

Please consider becoming a sponsor or matching pool donor for our An Evening of Advocacy event. Also if you would like to support our conservation and advocacy work, but cannot attend this year's event, please consider a 100% tax-deductible donation in lieu of attending. 

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Questions? Contact Rose Steller Burke at roseb@mountaineers.org or Bri Vanderlinden at briv@mountaineers.org