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May 19, 2017
Community members and travelers passing through the town of Preston, just east of Issaquah, will notice a distinctive sign recently installed at the new Preston
Continue reading Next Step Forward for Preston Mill Park
May 2, 2017
Two new properties were conserved—at the base of Mt. Defiance and along the Emerald Necklace. As our region grows, this combination of urban and
Continue reading Lands Conserved in the Greenway
April 28, 2017
Governor Jay Inslee, Bothell Mayor Andy Rheaume, and representatives from the Friends of North Creek Forest and Help Our Woods cut a ceremonial ribbon to
Continue reading Bothell’s New Urban Forest
April 8, 2017
Funding to take care of our state’s public lands is in jeopardy. We need your help to ensure funding doesn’t slip backwards for state
Continue reading Voice Your Support for Public Lands
March 29, 2017
Positive signs are coming from Washington D.C. in our effort to designate the Greenway as a National Heritage Area. Bipartisan leaders just introduced legislation
Continue reading Next Step Forward for Greenway Designation
March 8, 2017
Little known a few years ago, this trail’s popularity has grown rapidly. To handle the extra boots we’re helping rebuild this route to make it
Continue reading Dirty Harry’s Trail Gets a Makeover
January 13, 2017
Recent efforts have helped connect public open spaces and trails—including near Lake Sammamish and Mitchell Hill—as well as protect an impressive stand of
Continue reading More Lands Conserved in the Greenway
January 10, 2017
It’s state budget season! We’re in Olympia advocating for recreation and public lands. Several funding proposals could have big, much-needed impacts here in
Continue reading Advocating for Public Lands and Recreation
December 30, 2016
As we look back on 2016, we are proud that we do things differently here. We showed the rest of the nation that bipartisan efforts CAN
Continue reading Snapshot: Greenway Highlights of 2016
December 13, 2016
In a disappointing ending, Congress adjourned over the weekend without taking action on legislation to designate the Greenway National Heritage Area. Despite valiant efforts from
Continue reading Lame Duck Session Stalls Greenway Heritage Area Designation
December 2, 2016
A new kind of parade is coming to the Snoqualmie Valley! The March of the Vegetables parade will celebrate all that is wonderful about the
Continue reading March of the Vegetables
November 16, 2016
Under the new Savor Snoqualmie Valley initiative, heritage groups are coming together to find ways to bring history to life for local residents. By joining
Continue reading Connecting to Our Snoqualmie Valley Heritage