🟨Olympic Peninsula Advocacy
A ranked guide to organizations working for conservation, community, and justice on the Peninsula
These organizations focus on preserving the region's natural beauty and ecological integrity through wildlife conservation, habitat restoration, and community engagement.
This guide includes a Tribal Advocacy & Indigenous Leadership section featuring Native-led groups working on the peninsula.
Activists can find resources such as conservation programs, volunteer opportunities, and informative publications on their websites. There may be overlap with advocacy groups in the Puget Sound area and across Washington state, reflecting shared goals and collaborative efforts (see Related Resources below).
Top Regional Organizations
Advocates for climate justice and sustainability on the Olympic Peninsula, engaging communities in environmental initiatives and policy advocacy.
Coalition-led effort to protect forests and rivers through wilderness designation and public awareness.
Conserves open space, working lands, and wild habitat in Jefferson County through permanent protection and community partnerships.
Protects the farms, forests, and natural lands of Clallam County through voluntary conservation.
Supports local sustainability, emergency preparedness, and community resilience in Jefferson County.
Promotes access to essential health services, addressing community wellness and public health policy.
Olympic Peninsula Healthy Community Coalition
Advocates for health equity and access to health care, promoting community wellness initiatives and supporting marginalized populations.
Olympic Community Action Programs (OlyCAP)
A community-based organization that addresses the needs of low-income residents through various programs, including environmental initiatives.
Friends of the Olympic National Park
An organization dedicated to protecting the wilderness and natural beauty of Olympic National Park through advocacy, education, and conservation initiatives.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the natural and cultural resources of Olympic National Park through advocacy, education, and volunteerism.
Friends of Fort Worden State Park
Supports the preservation, interpretation, and enhancement of Fort Worden State Park through volunteerism, special projects, and fundraising that benefit the community and its visitors.
Enhances watershed health through education and community engagement, promoting sustainable practices and conservation efforts.
North Olympic Peninsula Resource Conservation & Development Council
Focuses on sustainable development and conservation efforts in the North Olympic Peninsula area, promoting environmental stewardship and community engagement.
Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary
This sanctuary, a function of the federal National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, aims to protect the marine environment and cultural resources through conservation and research.
Democratic Party – Local Organizations
They work to engage citizens in political activism and promote democratic values and progressive issues across their respective regions.
Indivisible – Local Chapters
They focus on grassroots activism and engagement in national and state political issues.
Tribal Advocacy & Indigenous Leadership
This is a partial list of tribal and Indigenous-led organizations in the region. Many other tribal nations also lead essential work and may be added as this resource grows.
Leads regional advocacy on forest and marine protection, tribal sovereignty, and climate resilience.
Makah Tribe
Based in Neah Bay, the tribe is active in marine conservation, cultural sovereignty, and protection of treaty whaling rights.
Located on the Kitsap Peninsula, the tribe is active in education, natural resource protection, and cultural revitalization.
Known nationally for Elwha River dam removal and salmon restoration. Advocates for land recovery, education, and youth services.
Based near Sequim, the tribe is active in health services, environmental restoration, and cultural preservation.
Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission
Based in Olympia, supports co-management of fishery resources for Peninsula and Puget Sound tribes.
Also see Indigenous & Tribal Rights — a separate Plainly, Garbl resource
A ranked guide to national, statewide, and additional Washington-based advocacy groups supporting Indigenous sovereignty, cultural preservation, and tribal justice. Partial lists of other tribal organizations are included in the advocacy group resources below for Washington and the Puget Sound Area.
Related Resources
Key Issues for the Olympic Peninsula
Environmental Conservation and Land Protection: Protection of wildlife habitats and biodiversity and restoration of natural ecosystems, including forests, rivers, and coastal areas.
Climate Change Mitigation: Advocacy for sustainable practices to combat climate change and its impacts on local ecosystems and communities.
Community Health and Wellness: Access to health care services and promotion of public health initiatives, especially among marginalized communities.
Political Engagement and Democracy: Mobilization of citizens to participate in the democratic process through local elections and advocacy efforts.
Social Equity in Rural Areas: Efforts to address social inequalities and promote inclusivity in local governance and community engagement.
Education and Awareness: Programs aimed at increasing public knowledge about environmental issues and community resources available for activism.
Collaborative Regional Action: Building partnerships with advocacy organizations in the Puget Sound area and across Washington state to address shared goals and challenges.