Looking back, moving forward: 2026 belongs to community led conservation

Looking back, moving forward: 2026 belongs to community led conservation

As we look back on 2025, it’s impossible to ignore the uncertainty our community faced. We mourned the closure of Pyramid Mountain Lumber, and our remaining mill infrastructure continues to feel increasingly vulnerable. Political debates produced confusing directives that stalled meaningful progress, and eventually the government shutdown halted funding and suspended work already underway. Week af...