Jeff Goulden Environmental Conservation Pictures, Images and Stock Photos

At 14,410' above sea level, Mount Rainier dominates the landscape of the Puget Sound region. Mount Rainier is the highest point in Washington State, and is also the most glaciated mountain in the continental United States. This picture of a housing development near the base of Mount Rainier was taken from Edgewood, Washington State, USA.

In July of 2019 the Museum Fire of Northern Arizona burned 1,961 acres of Ponderosa pine and mixed conifer forest. This was caused by a forest-thinning project which was originally undertaken to help prevent devastating wildfires. The fire was started from a piece of heavy equipment striking a rock and sparking the blaze. Nearby neighborhoods were forced to evacuate. According to the National Forest Service, the fire cost $9 million before it was brought under control. This section of burned trees was photographed from the Sunset Trail in the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA - May 17, 2011: The American flag flies in front of the Grand Canyon Visitor Center at Mather Point.

The American Pika (Ochotona princeps) is an herbivorous, smaller relative of the rabbit. These cute rodents can be found in the mountains of western North America usually above the tree line in large boulder fields. The pika could become the first mammal in United States to be listed as endangered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a result of global climate change. This pika was found near Mount Fremont, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA.

Grand Coulee Dam is a concrete dam on the Columbia River built to generate hydroelectric power and provide irrigation water. The dam and original two powerhouses were constructed between 1933 and 1942. Power from the dam fueled the growing industries of the Pacific Northwest in the 1940’s and 1950’s and also helped win World War II. Construction of the dam created Lake Roosevelt and forced the relocation of over 3,000 people including many Native Americans whose ancestral land was flooded. A third powerhouse was completed in 1974 making Grand Coulee Dam the largest power station in the United States. Grand Coulee Dam was photographed from Crown Point at Crown Point State Park near Grand Coulee, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. These turbines operate in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. These turbines operate in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Grand Coulee Dam is a concrete dam on the Columbia River built to generate hydroelectric power and provide irrigation water. The dam and original two powerhouses were constructed between 1933 and 1942. Power from the dam fueled the growing industries of the Pacific Northwest in the 1940’s and 1950’s and also helped win World War II. Construction of the dam created Lake Roosevelt and forced the relocation of over 3,000 people including many Native Americans whose ancestral land was flooded. A third powerhouse was completed in 1974 making Grand Coulee Dam the largest power station in the United States. Grand Coulee Dam was photographed from Crown Point at Crown Point State Park near Grand Coulee, Washington State, USA.

In the 1930's the owners of Crescent Moon Ranch installed a water wheel in their irrigation ditch. Falling water spun the wheel, driving a water pump and an electric generator. This system pumped water to storage tanks and brough power to the ranch. Crescent Moon Ranch is in the Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona, USA.

The Park Point Fire Lookout in was constructed in 1939 by the Civilian Conservation Corp using a rustic design in order to blend with the surrounding area. It is constructed of native sandstone and has a unique octagonal floor plan. The building is an example of the 1920s National Park Service Rustic style that adapted buildings and other structures to blend with their surroundings. The fire lookout is located on Park Point at 8,572 feet above sea level, the highest point in Mesa Verde National Park near Cortez, Colorado, USA.

The American Pika (Ochotona princeps) is an herbivorous, smaller relative of the rabbit. These cute rodents can be found in the mountains of western North America usually above the tree line in large boulder fields. The pika could become the first mammal in United States to be listed as endangered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a result of global climate change. This pika was found near Mount Fremont, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA - May 17, 2011: The National Park System is often on the leading edge of conservation and energy efficiency. This couple is walking by the solar panels at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center near Mather Point.

Greater Sedona and the Verde Valley are areas of uncommon beauty and diversity in the desert of Northern Arizona. It is known for its wide-open vistas, red-rock buttes, steep wooded canyons, pine forests and riparian corridors. Nearby Oak Creek, West Fork and the Verde River provide cool green shade in the spring and summer and a kaleidoscope of color in the fall. Much of this region is within the Coconino National Forest which includes several designated national wilderness areas. This scene of modern pueblo development near red rock and contrasting green trees was photographed at Boynton Canyon in the Red Rock Secret Mountain Wilderness near Sedona, Arizona, USA.

The canola plant produces beautiful fields of yellow flowers when the plants are blooming. Besides the beautiful flowers, the canola seed is crushed and the primary byproducts are cooking oil, biodiesel fuel and meal for livestock feed. As of 2014, there were more than 43,000 acres of canola planted in Washington State, producing a crop worth about $13 million. Washington State, ranks 4th in the nation in canola production behind North Dakota, Oklahoma and Montana. This field of canola in bloom was photographed in Adams County near Washtucna, Washington State, USA.

Landslides occur when a slope, or a portion of it, undergoes some processes that make it unstable. This decreases the shear strength of the slope material, causing gravity to carry the material downhill. A landslide may be caused by excess water, earthquakes, or any combination of other factors acting together or alone. This landslide and the resulting chasm were photographed on the edge of a steep slope along the Copper Canyon Trail. Copper Canyon is in the Prescott National Forest near Camp Verde, Arizona, USA.

Landslides occur when a slope, or a portion of it, undergoes some processes that make it unstable. This decreases the shear strength of the slope material, causing gravity to carry the material downhill. A landslide may be caused by excess water, earthquakes, or any combination of other factors acting together or alone. This landslide and the resulting chasm were photographed on the edge of a steep slope along the Copper Canyon Trail. Copper Canyon is in the Prescott National Forest near Camp Verde, Arizona, USA.

Winter is especially hard on hiking and biking trails. Melting snow, when ridden or hiked on, leads to muddy and damaged tread. This example of a rutted trail was photographed on Campbell Mesa in the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

Winter is especially hard on hiking and biking trails. Melting snow, when ridden or hiked on, leads to muddy and damaged tread. This example of a rutted trail was photographed on Campbell Mesa in the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

The Wyoming Conservation Research Center periodically captures, bands and releases wild birds for tracking. This Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) was photographed after banding and just prior to release. The Conservation Research Center is in Jackson, Wyoming, USA.

Winter is especially hard on hiking and biking trails. Melting snow, when ridden or hiked on, leads to muddy and damaged tread. This example of a rutted trail was photographed on Campbell Mesa in the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

Winter is especially hard on hiking and biking trails. Melting snow, when ridden or hiked on, leads to muddy and damaged tread. This example of a rutted trail was photographed on Campbell Mesa in the Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

High intensity wildfires are hot enough to change a landscape very quickly and bring long-term forest change. Fortunately only a small percentage of fires are intense enough to kill pure ponderosa pine stands. At this location, during the Spring of 2000, a fire swept through that was hot enough to kill most of the nearby trees. Since that fire, the former mixed conifer forest has been taken over by aspens which will likely dominate the area into the future. This stand of young aspen is growing near the North Rim along Cape Royal Road in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA.

High intensity wildfires are hot enough to change a landscape very quickly and bring long-term forest change. Fortunately only a small percentage of fires are intense enough to kill pure ponderosa pine stands. At this location, during the Spring of 2000, a fire swept through that was hot enough to kill most of the nearby trees. Since that fire, the former mixed conifer forest has been taken over by aspens which will likely dominate the area into the future. This stand of young aspen is growing near the North Rim along Cape Royal Road in Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona, USA.

Aspen trees need direct sunlight to grow. When mixed conifer forests burn, open areas are created where aspens can take hold and thrive. Aspen forests, when established, provide the shade necessary for mixed conifers to once again become established. This burn area is in the process of becoming a vibrant aspen grove. The aspen grove is on Highway 67 in the Kaibab National Forest near Jacob Lake, Arizona, USA.

Grand Coulee Dam is a concrete dam on the Columbia River built to generate hydroelectric power and provide irrigation water. The dam and original two powerhouses were constructed between 1933 and 1942. Power from the dam fueled the growing industries of the Pacific Northwest in the 1940’s and 1950’s and also helped win World War II. Construction of the dam created Lake Roosevelt and forced the relocation of over 3,000 people including many Native Americans whose ancestral land was flooded. A third powerhouse was completed in 1974 making Grand Coulee Dam the largest power station in the United States. Grand Coulee Dam was photographed from Crown Point at Crown Point State Park near Grand Coulee, Washington State, USA.

The American Pika (Ochotona princeps) is an herbivorous, smaller relative of the rabbit. These cute rodents can be found in the mountains of western North America usually above the tree line in large boulder fields. The pika could become the first mammal in United States to be listed as endangered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a result of global climate change. This pika was found near Sunrise Lake in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA.

This forest scene is reflected in the still water of a pond at the Conservation Research Center near Jackson, Wyoming, USA.

The canola plant produces beautiful fields of yellow flowers when the plants are blooming. Besides the beautiful flowers, the canola seed is crushed and the primary byproducts are cooking oil, biodiesel fuel and meal for livestock feed. As of 2014, there were more than 43,000 acres of canola planted in Washington State producing a crop worth about $13 million. Washington State ranks 4th in the nation in canola production behind North Dakota, Oklahoma and Montana. This field of canola in bloom was photographed in Adams County near Washtucna, Washington State, USA.

Grand Coulee Dam is a concrete dam on the Columbia River built to generate hydroelectric power and provide irrigation water. The dam and original two powerhouses were constructed between 1933 and 1942. Power from the dam fueled the growing industries of the Pacific Northwest in the 1940’s and 1950’s and also helped win World War II. Construction of the dam created Lake Roosevelt and forced the relocation of over 3,000 people including many Native Americans whose ancestral land was flooded. A third powerhouse was completed in 1974 making Grand Coulee Dam the largest power station in the United States. Grand Coulee Dam was photographed from Crown Point at Crown Point State Park near Grand Coulee, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. These turbines operate in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. These turbines operate in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. These turbines operate in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. These turbines operate in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. This turbine operates in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

In the 1930's the owners of Crescent Moon Ranch installed a water wheel in their irrigation ditch. Falling water spun the wheel, driving a water pump and an electric generator. This system pumped water to storage tanks and brough power to the ranch. Crescent Moon Ranch is in the Coconino National Forest near Sedona, Arizona, USA.

The Radio Fire on Mount Elden started June 17, 1977. The devastating fire consumed more than 5,000 acres. After more than 40 years later much of the vegetation, such as the conifer forest, has still not grown back. This scene of the aftermath was photographed from the Sunset Trail in Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

The Palouse is a rich agricultural area encompassing much of southeastern Washington State and parts of Idaho. It is characterized by low rolling hills mostly devoid of trees. Photographers are drawn to the Palouse for its wide open landscapes and ever changing colors. In the spring it is a visual mosaic of green. This picture was taken at Steptoe Butte State Park near Colfax, Washington State, USA.

The Radio Fire on Mount Elden started June 17, 1977. The devastating fire consumed more than 5,000 acres. After more than 40 years later much of the vegetation, such as the conifer forest, has still not grown back. This scene of the aftermath was photographed from the Sunset Trail in Coconino National Forest near Flagstaff, Arizona, USA.

The abandoned Desert Queen Mine is located in what is now Joshua Tree National Park in California, USA. The mine was not hugely successful but remained in operation for nearly 75 years. This abandoned windmill is located close to the mine.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. This turbine operates in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. This turbine operates in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State, has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. This turbine operates in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. This turbine operates in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. This turbine operates in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. This turbine operates in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. These turbines operate in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. These turbines operate in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. This turbine operates in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. These turbines operate in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. These turbines operate in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

The American Pika (Ochotona princeps) is an herbivorous, smaller relative of the rabbit. These cute rodents can be found in the mountains of western North America usually above the tree line in large boulder fields. The pika could become the first mammal in United States to be listed as endangered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a result of global climate change. This pika was found near Mount Fremont in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA.

The American Pika (Ochotona princeps) is an herbivorous, smaller relative of the rabbit. These cute rodents can be found in the mountains of western North America usually above the tree line in large boulder fields. The pika could become the first mammal in United States to be listed as endangered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a result of global climate change. This pika was found near Mount Fremont, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA.

The Wyoming Conservation Research Center periodically captures, bands and releases wild birds for tracking. This Yellow Warbler (Setophaga petechia) was photographed after banding and just prior to release. The Conservation Research Center is in Jackson, Wyoming, USA.

The American Pika (Ochotona princeps) is an herbivorous, smaller relative of the rabbit. These cute rodents can be found in the mountains of western North America usually above the tree line in large boulder fields. The pika could become the first mammal in United States to be listed as endangered by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as a result of global climate change. This pika was found near Mount Fremont, Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA.

The word chiaroscuro is Italian for light and shadow. Chiaroscuro, in art and photography, is the use of strong contrasts between light and dark, usually to bring out a three dimensional effect in a two dimensional work of art. In this photograph chiaroscuro is achieved from the way that the fog makes the near objects darker and clearer than the far objects in the picture. This photograph was taken on a smoke-filled day from the Naches Peak Loop Trail in Mount Rainier National Park, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. These turbines operate in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. This turbine operates in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. This turbine operates in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. This turbine operates in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.

Installed wind power capacity in Washington State has grown in recent years and the state now ranks among the top ten in the nation with the most wind power installed. As of 2016, wind energy accounted for 7.1% of all energy generated in Washington State. This turbine operates in the Kittitas Valley near Ellensburg, Washington State, USA.