Katie Egresi

November 11, 2024
Post by Amy Brockhaus, Deputy Director
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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 end, we like to pause and reflect on some of the accomplishments that have taken place across the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area over the past 12 months....

October 25, 2024
Post by Katie Egresi, Communications Manager
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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 your eye—a paid internship with the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust. You’re intrigued, and the chance to earn some money seals the deal.  Fast forward to the end of summer:...

October 22, 2024
This post is a collaboration between Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust and Washington Trails Association.
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Is there a trail that you think needs maintenance? If it’s on federal land, it might be on the list of projects that will be funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) in 2025, the program’s final year of authorized funding.  GAOA created the Legacy Restoration Fund, which provides up to $1.9 billion...

June 3, 2024
Post by Madison Gard, Greenway Trust Trail Crew Member
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My first morning on the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust Trail Crew came with a lot of nerves. Months ago, I applied for the seasonal position because of my desire to work outdoors and curiosity to learn about land stewardship through the building and maintenance of trails. When I told friends and family about...

May 29, 2024
Post by Nicky Pasi, Kittitas Programs Senior Manager
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On May 13, monumental news broke on the eastern side of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area – the Washington Department of Natural Resources (WA-DNR) successfully won a $15.3 million federal grant to acquire 9,700 acres of forest above the Upper Kittitas County communities of Cle Elum, Roslyn, and Ronald.  This grant...

March 13, 2024
Post by Amy Brockhaus, Deputy Director
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The Washington State Legislature closed its supplemental session last week with some wins for public lands, ecosystem resilience, and active transportation. Check out the list below for a sampling of the many issues covered during the session and some key highlights connected to our mission of conserving and enhancing the Mountains to Sound Greenway National...

January 9, 2024
Post by Amy Brockhaus, Deputy Director
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From Ellensburg to Seattle, the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (Greenway NHA) encompasses spectacular natural lands, productive working farms and forests, opportunities for outdoor recreation, and vibrant communities with strong economies. Through supporting local, state, and federal investments, we can preserve this natural legacy for future generations.   The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust (Greenway...

August 24, 2023
Post by Amy Brockhaus, Deputy Director
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On August 21, U.S. Congresswoman Kim Schrier, Washington State Representative Bill Ramos, and King County Councilmember Sarah Perry joined Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest Supervisor Jody Weil and Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest Supervisor Kristin Bail at the Denny Creek/Franklin Falls Trailhead to celebrate projects funded by the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) in the Mountains to...

August 18, 2023
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100+ Boeing employee volunteers came out on August 17 to celebrate the announcement and volunteer in the park  Representatives from the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust (Greenway Trust) were joined by more than 100 Boeing employees at Lake Sammamish State Park on Thursday, August 17 to volunteer and celebrate the company’s investment in an...

July 26, 2023
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Creating pathways and a trailhead to one of the first Natural Resource Conservation Areas in Washington State.  The Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area is home to a 5.5-mile trail that helps to preserve the region’s natural treasures and guides hikers to Teneriffe Falls, a cascade nestled within the Mount Si Natural Resources...