But right now, Commissioner Franz has a big decision on her desk that will determine the future of endangered marbled murrelets on state-managed forestlands, and things don’t look good for the murrelets and the forests they rely on. We need her to choose a solution that meets her commitment to fight climate change and protect habitat.

Tell Commissioner Franz to choose a more protective conservation strategy that will do more for marbled murrelets and Washington’s forests.

As the chair of the Board of Natural Resources, Commissioner Franz will soon vote on a conservation strategy for the marbled murrelet. The Board’s current proposal does not go far enough to protect our natural resources, our forests, and the bird. Marbled murrelets are an indicator species and their decline is telling us that our ecosystems are in trouble.

We still have time to ensure she makes the right choice to protect this endangered species and the vital old forest habitat it relies on – Tell Commissioner Franz to lead the Board in adopting a stronger conservation strategy.

Washington’s forests are one of the biggest reasons we love to live in this state. They are our number one destination for recreation, protect streams for salmon and clean drinking water, and are a major opportunity for sustainable rural economic development and tax revenue. We want to ensure our forests thrive for decades to come, for both endangered species and communities!

Commissioner Franz has an important decision to make – ask her to propose and adopt a stronger conservation strategy for Washington’s endangered marbled murrelets.

Thanks for all you do,

Sally Paul
Evergreen Forests Program Associate