Restoring Chinook Salmon Habitat in the Cedar River  

October 9, 2026
Greenway Trust Priority Area:
The Cedar River is a 45-mile-long waterway fed by the Cascade Mountains that drains into lakes and floodplains throughout the Cedar River Watershed. It’s a major artery of life that moves nutrients through vital freshwater systems within the west side of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area. It provides over a million...

October 9, 2026
Post by Amy Brockhaus, Deputy Director
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The Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area encompasses a world-class regional trail system connecting Puget Sound urban areas and the Leafline Trails Network, through the Cascade Mountains to Central Washington, and beyond. The vision for its future is that a person walking, rolling, or biking could travel for recreation, commuting, or daily business...

October 1, 2026
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From planting trees and weeding non-native plants to nurturing yearling trees and shrubs, habitat restoration is an ongoing effort that involves many hands and long-term stewardship. Planting native trees is one part of our decades-long habitat restoration process that has a lasting impact. Why do we plant trees? More trees create canopies that shade...

August 27, 2026
Post by Katie Egresi, Senior Communications Manager
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What do gorillas, grasshoppers, and Airbnb have in common? To find the answer, you must come on a journey to Ballinger Open Space, one of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust’s most unique restoration sites. From Pulling Blackberry to Growing a Native Forest Ballinger Open Space is a 2.6-acre green space in the northeast...

August 17, 2026
Karissa Maeda, Communications Coordinator
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While volunteering with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, you can restore local habitats, maintain trails, and help native plants thrive—while meeting new friends. At Greenway Trust events, you’re in the company of fellow volunteers who share similar values and a desire to protect and conserve the habitats and landscapes that make this region...

August 3, 2026
Karissa Maeda, Communications Coordinator
Community partnerships are essential to our mission to lead and inspire action that conserves and enhances the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area. The Greenway Trust works together with a variety of partners to steward public lands, restore habitats, maintain trails, engage students with environmental education programs, and connect people to nature. As...

June 18, 2026
Karissa Maeda, Communications Coordinator
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Maintaining trails is an important part of stewarding the landscape of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area. Greenway Trust staff and volunteers work together to make trails safe and accessible for recreational use, reduce the impact on ecosystems and wildlife, and promote a sustainable balance between people and nature. On June 6,...

April 15, 2026
August Spires, Kittitas Volunteer Stewardship Coordinator
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For volunteers with the Trailhead Ambassador Program, Saturday mornings are spent enjoying beautiful trailhead views, protecting public lands, and helping people feel more confident outside. As a friendly and welcoming presence, Trailhead Ambassadors are trained volunteers who help answer questions, share information about trail etiquette and stewardship practices, and create safe, informed, and enjoyable...

March 27, 2026
Emma Seyoung, Former Clean Water Ambassador
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Pause for a second and think about how often water plays a role in your day; this vital connection to water not only shapes our lives but also fuels countless environmental jobs dedicated to protecting it, and for good reason. When you wake up in the morning, you brush your teeth and wash your...