'Wild Washington' set to launch

OLYMPIA - The state Department of Fish and Wildlife will launch a new fish, wildlife and natural resource-themed lessons plan program for elementary, middle school and high school Friday.

Wild Washington lessons are developed for teachers, homeschool parents, youth groups and informal learning experiences, officials said.

The first live broadcast, at 10 a.m. Jan. 22, is "Beavers, Nature's Engineers." Students will be able to learn from a wildlife conflict specialist who helps beavers and landowners co-exist.

"Getting kids connected to nature is key to protecting the future health of our waterw...