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January 29, 2025
After the Civil War, the roots of the civil rights movement began to take shape within the Pullman Sleeping Car Company, the pioneer of luxury …
Continue reading The First Black Union That Sparked the Civil Rights Movement
January 21, 2025
From the scenic trails of the Cascades to the working farms and forests that support our communities, the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (…
Continue reading 2025 Legislative Priorities: Help Protect the Mountains to Sound Greenway
December 31, 2024
Within the Central Cascades, a critical restoration effort to restore the Kachess River and protect endangered bull trout is rerouting the Mineral Creek trail—balancing …
Continue reading Rerouting the Mineral Creek Trail to Help the Endangered Bull Trout
December 31, 2024
After almost going extinct, beaver populations are rebounding within the Pacific Northwest —their return brings a form of natural habitat engineering that enriches ecosystems and …
Continue reading How To Coexist with Beavers: A Q&A With Beavers Northwest
November 25, 2024
REI is one of our outdoor-loving community’s most recognized brands and has embraced a role as one of the region’s most active and …
Continue reading REI Cooperative Action Fund Highlights Our Work Through Their Support
November 19, 2024
Over the decades, volunteers have worked with organizations like the Greenway Trust to restore Issaquah Creek, a lifeline for endangered wildlife that has undergone significant …
Continue reading Volunteers Make a Lasting Impact at Issaquah Creek
November 13, 2024
The Puget Sound region is full of protected forests that are close to urban areas like Seattle. But how do lands become protected forests, …
Continue reading The Conservation Legacy of the Waskowitz Outdoor Education Center
November 11, 2024
It’s hard to believe, but 2024 is already winding down and the new year will be here before we know it! With each year’s …
Continue reading 2024 Accomplishments Across the Greenway
October 31, 2024
In the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area, sustainable trail work is key to balancing the needs of both people and the environment. Each …
Continue reading Sustainable Trail Updates in the Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley
October 29, 2024
The Yakama Nation has a century-long history with the Ellensburg Rodeo, a four-day event in historic Kittitas Valley where tribes have practiced their traditions since …
Continue reading The Yakama Nation’s Enduring Legacy at the Ellensburg Rodeo
October 25, 2024
Picture yourself as a high school student, balancing time with friends, homework, and wondering about what’s next after graduation. One day, a flyer catches …
Continue reading Growing the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders Through Paid Internships
October 23, 2024
Less than two weeks from now, Washington voters face a critical choice: to protect the Climate Commitment Act (CCA) by voting NO on Initiative 2117, or …
Continue reading 5 Myths About the Climate Commitment Act