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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 transformation over the past few centuries.  Once blanketed by forests of conifers and alder, the land around Issaquah Creek was home to Snoqualmie People who developed deep ties to the...

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The Puget Sound region is full of protected forests that are close to urban areas like Seattle. But how do lands become protected forests, especially when the prices of these lands are usually unattainably high for our state land management agencies?   The answer can be found in a newly protected patch of forest in the Snoqualmie...

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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 project undertaken by the Greenway Trust within this stunning natural corridor ensures that the beauty of the land remains intact for generations, while also enhancing trails with accessible upgrades...

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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 time immemorial. Families today can trace their ancestry to Craig’s Hill, Naneum, and Chelohan, a northeast Ellensburg intertribal meeting ground.     The fairgrounds at Craig’s Hill and the rodeo arena...

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 to repeal the CCA and obstruct future climate action. The CCA is one of the most comprehensive approaches for fighting climate change and protecting our clean air and...

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A unique green space is transforming a slice of freeway right-of-way in Seattle, connecting the Chinatown-International District with stewardship opportunities on an urban farm lined with an abundance of vegetables not typically seen in the milieu of urban life.   The 1.5-acre stretch of land is flanked by a fast-moving, noisy freeway and is one...

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Use this guide to enjoy the breathtaking views within the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area with a stewardship mindset.

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You don’t need to whip up entire meals from your local green spaces to call yourself a sustainable urban forager. But what you do need is respect—for the land, the plants, and the traditions tied to them. Foraging is a vast world, reaching beyond just food. Plants have been used for centuries for dyes,...

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The Teanaway River Basin, part of the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area, is a biodiverse region with a history of both harmonious and destructive human impact. Logging and railroads, while innovative, led to the degradation of vital salmon habitat in the Teanaway river. Learn more about the history of the Teanaway...