Conservation Northwest protects and connects old-growth forests and other wild areas from the Washington Coast to the British Columbia Rockies, vital to a healthy future for us, our children, and wildlife. Since 1989, Conservation Northwest has worke
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Inside Conservation Northwest Asa Trapp Development associate, asa@conservationnw.org Conservation inspiration We in the Conservation Northwest community have always known Development Director Paul Bannick to be an exceptional photographer and conservationist. Finally, the rest of the world is starting to catch on. Paul is not only recent recipient of a prestigious international photo award, the Canon Award, from the International Conservation Photography Awards, he was also nominated for a Microsoft Alumni Integral Fellow award. The International Conservation Photography Awards were created by renowned Seattle-based photographer Art Wolfe, and Paul���s photo was selected from over 1,500 entrants. His snowy owl shown here was chosen as the photo that ���best exemplifies��� the mission of the ICP Awards: advancing photography as a unique medium capable of bringing awareness and preservation to our environment through art. About the award, says Paul, ���The goal of my photography has always been to inspire conservation. You protect what you love, and you love what you know��� I strive to spark an interest in knowing wildlife and their habitats.��� Says Paul, ���Since I was a young boy, I dreamed of working on behalf of the phenomenal biodiversity we have in the Northwest, in 2001 I realized my heart would only be satisfied by rolling up my sleeves and joining the effort full-time.��� Through his book, The Owl and the Woodpecker, the conservation traveling exhibit it has spawned, his ongoing national speaking tour, and his photogra- Paul at the Burke You can see Paul���s winning image, along with those of 74 other winners, at the Burke Museum now through November 25. Go online for a coupon for $2 off, conservationnw.org/coupon. phy, Paul raises awareness of ecosystem fragmentation, the fragile balance between predator and prey, and the interdependence of all living species. He has helped raise more than $20 million to purchase private lands and to preserve critical habitat. Paul has already accomplished a lot and he is not slowing down. He has just returned from a sabbatical that included intimate wildlife time in the Tetons, Siskiyous, southern Cascades, Redwoods, Sonoran Desert, and, finally, Peru, where he was taking a trip he won by winning the national Audubon Magazine photography contest. We can���t wait to see the beautiful photos he���s been taking. Also, whispers around the office are that Paul is working on another book, which is sure to be packed with beautiful photos of birds and inspiration for us all. Award-winning snowy owl, emblematic of conservation. �� Paul Bannick Workplace giving campaigns For the wildness you love Do you wish you could work every day for the wild places you love? It���s possible when you join a workplace giving program and designate Conservation Northwest as your charity for 2013! It���s easy: you choose the charity and the amount you���d like deducted from your paycheck and your employer will distribute your gifts to the specified cause. Pledges are generally made 20 Fall 2012 between September and December for the following year. In 2013, make Northwest wildlife and their habitats the recipient of your hard work! Conservation Northwest is recognized by many giving campaigns: Combined Federal Campaigns for current or retired federal employees. Agency #74285 Combined Fund Drive of Washington for current or retired state employees. Agency #320835 Microsoft Giving Campaign for current Microsoft employees. Agency #2293 United Way Campaigns for participating businesses (such as UPS, Costco, and others) and county employees. Many counties have active United Way campaigns. www.conservationnw.org