Mitch Friedman
@mitchfriedman.bsky.social
Executive Director of Conservation Northwest
Wow, there’s something to be said for seeing it in actual print!
November 17, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Wow, there’s something to be said for seeing it in actual print!
Thanks to the Seattle Times for running an excerpt of my book Conservation Confidential as part of their "Between Us" series. I'm proud to be a featured voice for alternatives to polarization.
From Earth First! to collaboration with loggers | Op-Ed
An excerpt from Conservation Northwest founder/executive director Mitch Friedman's new book, in which he recounts his career from activist to collaborator.
www.seattletimes.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Thanks to the Seattle Times for running an excerpt of my book Conservation Confidential as part of their "Between Us" series. I'm proud to be a featured voice for alternatives to polarization.
Ahead of Kamala!
October 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Ahead of Kamala!
Trump’s reaction to China restricting trade in Rare Earth minerals. “Stop or I’ll shoot myself!”
October 10, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Trump’s reaction to China restricting trade in Rare Earth minerals. “Stop or I’ll shoot myself!”
It’s tragic that Left Wing is up. But the bigger story is the reduction of Right Wing terror as it moves from the shadows and into the White House.
September 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
It’s tragic that Left Wing is up. But the bigger story is the reduction of Right Wing terror as it moves from the shadows and into the White House.
Almost 200k Americans commented on Trump’s proposal to nuke the policy that protects roadless areas. Over 99% opposed!!!
www.outdoorlife.com/conservation...
www.outdoorlife.com/conservation...
More Than 99 Percent of Americans Disapprove of Roadless Rule Rollbacks, According to New Analysis
A public comment period for the planned rescission of the Roadless Rule ended Friday with more than 99 percent of comments opposing the move.
www.outdoorlife.com
September 23, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Almost 200k Americans commented on Trump’s proposal to nuke the policy that protects roadless areas. Over 99% opposed!!!
www.outdoorlife.com/conservation...
www.outdoorlife.com/conservation...
Today I offer a free sample chapter of Conservation Confidential at my Substack. I'll probably post one or two more chapters in due time. Check it out and, if you like it, order the book!
Gift chapter of Conservation Confidential
My book, “Conservation Confidential: A Wild Path to a Less Polarizing and More Effective Activism”, was published by Latah Books last month.
substack.com
September 19, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Today I offer a free sample chapter of Conservation Confidential at my Substack. I'll probably post one or two more chapters in due time. Check it out and, if you like it, order the book!
We had some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.
September 18, 2025 at 12:33 PM
We had some new lows over the weekend with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other than one of them and doing everything they can to score political points from it.
Will Trump succeed in jacking logging from our national forests? Check out my new column.
The push is on to strip big trees from our national forests - Writers On The Range
It didn’t get much notice, but President Trump has turbocharged logging on public lands in ways that are likely to...
writersontherange.org
September 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Will Trump succeed in jacking logging from our national forests? Check out my new column.
My next book event in Seattle's south end. Join us!
September 7, 2025 at 3:09 PM
My next book event in Seattle's south end. Join us!
Another great review for my book, Conservation Confidential!
ANW Book Review: Conservation Confidential by Mitch Friedman - AdventuresNW
Conservation Confidential: A Wild Path to a Less Polarizing and More Effective Activism
www.adventuresnw.com
September 5, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Another great review for my book, Conservation Confidential!
This week is my book tour of the sunny side of WA!
September 1, 2025 at 2:39 PM
This week is my book tour of the sunny side of WA!
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Despite backsliding in the US, global investment in renewable energy stayed strong in the first half of 2025. This is the energy of the future, and the GOP is letting the rest of the world develop it.
August 26, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Despite backsliding in the US, global investment in renewable energy stayed strong in the first half of 2025. This is the energy of the future, and the GOP is letting the rest of the world develop it.
Not how democratic government should operate!
“Nobody left who cares at FWS or NPS is foolish enough to stick their neck out for bears or much else at this point. Sad state of affairs not just for bears but for rule of law,” Mitch Friedman, executive director of Conservation Northwest.
“Nobody left who cares at FWS or NPS is foolish enough to stick their neck out for bears or much else at this point. Sad state of affairs not just for bears but for rule of law,” Mitch Friedman, executive director of Conservation Northwest.
Plan to return grizzlies to the North Cascades appears to be in hibernation
A federal plan to bring grizzly bears back to Washington's North Cascades appears to have gone into hibernation under the Trump administration.
www.kuow.org
August 22, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Not how democratic government should operate!
“Nobody left who cares at FWS or NPS is foolish enough to stick their neck out for bears or much else at this point. Sad state of affairs not just for bears but for rule of law,” Mitch Friedman, executive director of Conservation Northwest.
“Nobody left who cares at FWS or NPS is foolish enough to stick their neck out for bears or much else at this point. Sad state of affairs not just for bears but for rule of law,” Mitch Friedman, executive director of Conservation Northwest.
Thanks to everyone who made last night’s Seattle launch of my book, Conservation Confidential, such an incredible success!
August 15, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Thanks to everyone who made last night’s Seattle launch of my book, Conservation Confidential, such an incredible success!
Released today in all formats!
Conservation Confidential: A Wild Path to a Less Polarizing and More Effective Activism
Amazon.com: Conservation Confidential: A Wild Path to a Less Polarizing and More Effective Activism (Audible Audio Edition): Mitch Friedman, Mitch Friedman, Latah Books: Audible Books & Originals
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August 13, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Released today in all formats!
Not every day that the mail has my new book!
July 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Not every day that the mail has my new book!
Inspiring Conservation NW event today with the Chehalis Tribe and WDFW & WSDOT partners, celebrating progress and committing to protecting habitat linking the Cascades and Olympics, including wildlife crossings over I5 for which these specific properties we’re protecting are essential.
July 19, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Inspiring Conservation NW event today with the Chehalis Tribe and WDFW & WSDOT partners, celebrating progress and committing to protecting habitat linking the Cascades and Olympics, including wildlife crossings over I5 for which these specific properties we’re protecting are essential.
Trump's politburo to screen permitting of energy other than fossil fuels. Is this the "all of the above" energy policy he campaigned on?
"“All Department-related decisions and actions concerning wind and solar energy facilities will undergo elevated review by the Office of the Secretary"
"“All Department-related decisions and actions concerning wind and solar energy facilities will undergo elevated review by the Office of the Secretary"
July 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Trump's politburo to screen permitting of energy other than fossil fuels. Is this the "all of the above" energy policy he campaigned on?
"“All Department-related decisions and actions concerning wind and solar energy facilities will undergo elevated review by the Office of the Secretary"
"“All Department-related decisions and actions concerning wind and solar energy facilities will undergo elevated review by the Office of the Secretary"
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Maurene Comey's goodbye note to SDNY colleagues:
July 17, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Maurene Comey's goodbye note to SDNY colleagues:
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Just posted on the Trump announcement. A real mixed bag and hardly the awesome package for Ukraine that had been promised. Trump gives Putin sanctions protection for 50 days and promises Ukraine defensive weapons. It’s saying to Putin, keep doing what you're doing. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Trump Is So Angry With Putin He Delayed Sanctions For 50 Days
But Its Not All Bad News
open.substack.com
July 15, 2025 at 5:28 AM
Just posted on the Trump announcement. A real mixed bag and hardly the awesome package for Ukraine that had been promised. Trump gives Putin sanctions protection for 50 days and promises Ukraine defensive weapons. It’s saying to Putin, keep doing what you're doing. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
Not holding my breath, but I sure hope it’s true
❗️🇺🇸🇺🇦Trump will announce a new plan to arm Ukraine on Monday that is expected to include offensive weapons.
🚀 Two sources told Axios, the plan was likely to include long-range missiles that could reach targets deep inside Russian territory, including Moscow.
🚀 Two sources told Axios, the plan was likely to include long-range missiles that could reach targets deep inside Russian territory, including Moscow.
July 14, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Not holding my breath, but I sure hope it’s true
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Join me for the launch of my book on August 14.
Book Launch at the Burke Museum!
Join legendary conservationist Mitch Friedman to celebrate the release of his new memoir and guide on strategy: Conservation Confidential
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July 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Join me for the launch of my book on August 14.