Katie Egresi, Author at Mountains To Sound Greenway Trust

June 25, 2018

The US House of Representatives has just passed legislation to designate the Mountains to Sound Greenway as National Heritage Area! To become law, the bill now needs to be passed by the Senate.

June 15, 2018

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley

Trailhead Direct expands bus service to Mailbox Peak Trailhead. Plan your ride to the trailhead today!

May 28, 2018

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Upper Yakima Basin

Recently, a local team of volunteers joined forces with the Greenway Trust and USFS to repair the Sculpture Rock Trail out of Swauk Campground. This is just the first of many projects that will focus on giving much needed TLC to trails in the Upper Yakima Basin.

May 20, 2018

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Snoqualmie Valley

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) opened its new 17-mile Raging River State Forest mountain bike trail system in May. The highly anticipated opening was able to kick off the summer outdoor recreation season, thanks to a dedicated team from DNR, the Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance, Puget Sound Corps members, and devoted...

April 11, 2018

For the first time since 2014, the U.S. House’s Natural Resources Committee held a hearing on designation of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area. This is a critical step towards achieving designation before the end of this year.

April 10, 2018

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Snoqualmie Valley

Tackling climate change requires a new toolkit of tactics. So, we’re trialing a new habitat restoration method designed to increase resiliency to climate change for Western Washington forests.

April 4, 2018

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley, Snoqualmie Valley, Urban Communities

The bus service to local trailheads is expanding this summer! Beginning April 21, shuttles will run from Seattle’s Mt. Baker Transit Center to the Issaquah Alps, with more expansions to Mt. Si and Mailbox Peak coming soon.

March 27, 2018

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Snoqualmie Valley

Five newly installed wayfinding signs are making it easier than ever to navigate the 31-mile Snoqualmie Valley Trail and explore the surrounding communities. They fit into a broad effort to make the Valley easy to visit, explore, and connect with.

February 26, 2018

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Middle Fork Snoqualmie Valley

We’re launching a brand-new series of volunteer events designed to connect you to the spectacular Middle Fork Valley. From trail work, restoration, and trailhead clean-up, there are so many ways to get involved.

January 31, 2018

Greenway Trust Priority Area:

Urban Communities

A major transformation has taken place along Issaquah Creek. Piece by piece, these open spaces are becoming healthier, stronger, and more resilient, even as the urban areas surrounding them continue to boom.