Advocacy Archives - Mountains To Sound Greenway Trust

Celebrating the One Year Anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act

August 4, 2021

One year ago today, the Great American Outdoors Act was officially signed into law, marking a historic investment in America’s public lands that will impact our nation’s conservation legacy for

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U.S. Congress passes the Great American Outdoors Act

July 22, 2020

Extraordinary good news is especially welcome right now. The U.S. Congress made a historic investment in America’s public lands – an investment that will leave a positive legacy on American

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Standing With The Black Community

June 5, 2020

We at the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust share the anger and sadness being expressed across the nation in response to the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud

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Nature Helps to Steward Us Too

May 20, 2020

Like many folks who call the Greenway home, green spaces like parks and forests have always been a source of happiness for me. Whether it was going to Mercer Island

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A Plea for a Respectful Return

May 5, 2020

While many of us are sheltering in place, we have been giving a much needed break to wildlife in the Greenway. Although we all miss and need nature in our

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Looking forward to restoration and trail work, safely, outdoors

April 23, 2020

Dear Governor Inslee, Thank you for your leadership during this unprecedented crisis for our region and the world. We are writing today as a group of nonprofit organizations committed to

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How to Be a Better Steward in 2020

December 31, 2019

With 2020 right around the corner, you’ve probably started to think about a few resolutions to make for the new year. Or maybe you haven’t, and that’s okay too! It

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Land and Water Conservation Fund Permanent Funding Act

November 18, 2019

The clock is ticking as the U.S. Congress finishes its session for the calendar year. Two extremely important bills on the docket are S.1081 and H.R. 3195: The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Permanent Funding Act.

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Vote Yes to Renew King County Parks Levy

July 18, 2019

On August 6, King County voters will be asked to renew King County Prop. 1 Aka the King County Parks Levy. The Levy will raise $810 million over 6 years

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Vote to Fund Parks This August

May 7, 2019

An important conservation funding source is up for renewal on the ballot this summer—mark your calendars to remember to vote!

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