Foothills Branch
Branch News

Action Alert! Speak Up Against Forest Service, Park Service Firings
The administration’s decision to fire federal employees, including 10% of the Forest Service’s entire workforce, puts our public lands at risk. The land managers affected by these cuts are essential to keeping our national forests and parks open, safe, and accessible. Learn more about the harmful impacts of these workforce reductions, and take action to reverse these destructive staffing cuts.

Shape the Future of Washington’s Forests
To address the growing threat of climate change and wildfires, the Forest Service is amending the Northwest Forest Plan to meet these modern challenges head on. Learn more about the Plan and how the agency proposes to update it, and comment now to secure a sustainable future for the forests we love.

Learning from Loss: Remembering the 2005 Sharkfin Tower Incident
Please join us at the Tacoma Program Center for a Leadership Development presentation on The Mountaineers 2005 Sharkfin Tower Incident with Steve Smith.

Foothills Volunteer Spotlight: Becky Robbins
Our Foothills volunteers and activity leaders are the heart and soul of our branch. This month we celebrate Becky Robbins.

Get to Know Erik Jensen, Foothills Branch Treasurer
Learn more about the branch leaders and activity committees that make our Foothills Branch thrive. This month, meet Foothills Branch Treasurer, Erik Jensen.

Take our 2025 Member & Volunteer Survey
Every couple of years, we poll our community to find out what's working and where we can improve. Read this blog to find out how you can participate, and what we learned from past surveys.