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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
November 15, 2016
A new multi-use trail is now open with spectacular views and access to a growing network of wild land trails. The new trail piloted a
Continue reading Working Together For New Trail on Mt. Washington
November 11, 2016
The divisiveness of the Presidential campaign was disheartening and distressing to many people. We must now come back together and find our common ground to
Continue reading Moving Forward, Together
November 2, 2016
City of Issaquah’s newest park blends family-friendly open space with salmon recovery efforts. Building upon several decades of conservation work, Salmon Run Nature Park
Continue reading New Park with Salmon Run Views
October 11, 2016
Now, on our 25th anniversary, we are reflecting on where we have come from and where we are headed. In the latest President’s Report,
Continue reading President’s Report: The Future of the Greenway