Political Tactics for Conservationists

Nature Conservancy’s Next Generation learns what it takes to protect nature at the ballot boxREDMOND — Why would a conservation organization like The Nature Conservancy take on ballot initiatives in Washington state? Senior Policy Advisor Len Barson will talk about the successful campaigns against Initiative 1033, an anti-tax measure sponsored by Tim Eyman in 2009, and Initiative 933, an anti land-use-planning initiative in 2006. Both of these initiatives would have had dire consequences for efforts to conserve Washington’s natural lands and waters. Barson will speak at a reception