Conservation Northwest

Conservation Northwest updates Conservation Northwest protects and connects old-growth forests and other wild areas from the Washington Coast to the BC Rockies: vital to a healthy future for us, our children, and wildlife. Spring-Summer 2013 Issue 92 (May 2013) Our website, conservationnw.org Erin Moore, editor, erin@conservationnw.org Conservation Northwest Quarterly is published as a benefit to our members. It is printed with vegetable inks on New Leaf paper (100% recycled/100% post-consumer waste, chlorine free) and manufactured with electricity offset by renewable energy. Visit conservationnw.org/library for a complimentary copy. To reprint stories, please credit Conservation Northwest. We also publish email action alerts and a monthly e-newsletter. Subscribe at conservationnw.org/email-sign-up Conservation Northwest is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. Please donate online at conservationnw.org/donate Offices Staff Bellingham 1208 Bay Street #201 Bellingham, WA 98225 360.671.9950 360.671.8429 (fax) Kim Adank Development manager Paul Bannick Major gifts director Barbara Christensen Social media and engagement manager Mitch Friedman Executive director David Heflick Conservation associate Jay Kehne Okanogan County outreach assoiate Derrick Knowles Conservation associate Chris Marx Development director Kit McGurn Outreach associate Seattle 3600 15th Ave W #101 Seattle, WA 98119 206.675.9747 206.675.1007 (fax) Spokane 35 West Main #220 Spokane, WA 99201 509.747.1663 509.747.1267 (fax) Board of directors Jasmine Minbashian Communications director Erin Moore Publications manager Pat Roberts Accountant Joe Scott International conservation director Julia Spencer Development associate and office manager Jen Watkins Conservation associate Dave Werntz Science and conservation director George Wooten Conservation associate Heidi Wills President Michel Girard Vice president Steve Sundquist Secretary Mark Greenfield Treasurer Emily Barnett Tom Campion Dave Hedrick Andy Held Ron Judd Alexandra Loeb Dave Mann Floyd Rogers Cover: Forest on Mount Stewart in the soon-tobe Lake Whatcom park. Photo by Erin Moore New develpment leadership Join us in welcoming Conser- vation Northwest's new development director, Chris Marx, and development manager, Kim Adank. Together they make a strong team. Kim Adank fell in love with conservation through internships in the Smoky Mountains and Colorado. After moving West from Indiana to pursue her masters in environmental education, she discovered a passion for fundraising. Kim manages our Hope for a Wild Future auction and other fundraising efforts. Outside the office, you can find her hiking, playing with her two Labradors, hanging out with her fiancé, or pursuing her foodie dreams. Chris Marx heads up our Seattle office and oversees all things fundraising. A lifelong Northwesterner, she's honed her craft at such organizations as Grist, the University of Washington, and Rosehedge AIDS Housing. Outside the office, Chris is likely to be found horseback riding, eating tacos, or in a hammock reading zombie novels. (We'll forgive her that last bit.) "What excites me about Conservation Northwest is the opportunity to protect wildlife and wild places close to home," said Chris. "It's inspiring to know that I'll be able to look back someday at the habitat connected for wildlife and say, 'I was a part of that!' I can't think of more meaningful work." "There are so many opportunities to fight the good fight!" agreed Kim. "I admire the long history of Conservation Chris Marx and Kim Adank. Kit McGurn Northwest's work and the fierce dedication to keeping our favorite places and animals wild." Both Chris and Kim say they can't wait to do their part keeping the Northwest wild. With a winning team, we're looking forward to meeting the exciting challenges that lie ahead. —Erin Moore

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