Joining us this spring as our new
Development and Communications
Director, Jeff Baierlein brings over 26
years of environmental and wilderness-
based professional experience including
as executive director at Outward Bound
and the Boojum Institute.
"Conservation Northwest has an
outsized record of major accomplish-
ments," said Baierlein. "e organiza-
tion has protected hundreds of thou-
sands of acres and supported threatened
wildlife like lynx, grizzlies, and wolves.
Our members and staff have a major impact on keeping the
Northwest wild."
Jeff has already jumped into engaging with long-time sup-
porters and key foundations. "When I talk to donors, they
are impressed by both our vision and ability to execute," he
says. "ey know that wildlife and ancient forests need their
help, and that Conservation Northwest is effective. When it
comes to educating decision makers about the importance
of a healthy environment, safeguarding fish and wildlife, or
helping large natural areas face climate change, Conserva-
tion Northwest is a true leader. I'm delighted to be part of the
team."
Reach Jeff at jeff@conservationnw.org or 206.675.9747 x 204.
Welcome Jeff, Development and
Communications Director
Offices
Bellingham
1208 Bay Street #201
Bellingham, WA 98225
360.671.9950
Seattle
1829 10th Ave W, Suite B
Seattle, WA 98119
206.675.9747
Staff
Jeff Baierlein
Development and
Communications Director
Paul Bannick
Major Gifts Director
Mitch Friedman
Executive Director
Chase Gunnell
Communications Manager
David Heflick
Conservation Associate
Alison Huyett
Conservation Associate
Jay Kehne
Conservation Associate
Juhi LaFuente
Membership Assistant
Jasmine Minbashian
Special Projects Director
Rob Peterka
IT Administrator
Stephanie Pietromonaco
Development Manager
Pat Roberts
Accountant
Cover: Artistic rendition of the Price/Noble I-90 Wildlife Overcrossing,
now under construction just east of Keechelus Lake at the site of the
former Price Creek Rest Area. This 150-foot-wide wildlife "bridge"
will be fully vegetated with native plants and shrubs. Placement at
a key wildlife corridor and fencing along the roadway will encourage
animals big and small to use the new overcrossing, reconnecting
habitat in the North and South Cascades. Early in the morning on
June 9, 2015, the day of the groundbreaking, a cow elk was killed by a
vehicle while trying to cross the busy interstate right at this location.
Construction is expected to be complete in 2019.
Washington State Department of Transportation. Learn more at conservationnw.org/i90
Spring/Summer 2015 (July 2015) Issue 98
conservationnw.org
Chase Gunnell, editor, chase@conservationnw.org
Erin Moore, design and layout
Conservation Northwest Quarterly is published as a benefit to our
members and printed with vegetable inks on New Leaf paper (100%
recycled/100% post-consumer waste, chlorine free). The newsletter
is currently published three times a year, with topic-specific issues
in February (Winter) and June/July (Spring/Summer), and a longer
annual update edition in October (Fall). Visit conservationnw.org/
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Conservation Northwest is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization based
in Bellingham, Washington. All donations are tax deductible to the
extent permitted by law. Please donate online at conservationnw.
org/donate
Joe Scott
International Conservation
Director
Julia Spencer
Membership Manager
Paula Swedeen
Carnivore Policy Lead
Jen Watkins
Conservation Associate
Dave Werntz
Science and Conservation
Director
George Wooten
Conservation Associate
Board of Directors
Michel Girard
President
Dave Mann
Secretary
George Smith
Treasurer
Bill Donnelly
Becca Guillote
David Hedrick
Andy Held
Ron Judd
Alexandra Loeb
Lisa McShane
Floyd Rogers
Heidi Wills
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