Conservation Archives - Mountains To Sound Greenway Trust

Why We’re Planting Oregon Trees in Washington

April 10, 2018

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.

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Planting for Fish and Floods

March 10, 2018

Reecer Creek is in the midst of a major transformation, thanks to the creativity and energy of the Ellensburg community

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Trail Plans Unveiled for Towns to Teanaway

March 9, 2018

The first round of draft plans for a new trail system to connect the towns of Ronald, Roslyn, and Cle Elum with the Teanaway Community Forest have been unveiled—and are ready for public comment.

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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.

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Twenty Years Transforming Issaquah Creek

January 31, 2018

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.

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Breaking: State Legislature Passes Capital Budget

January 19, 2018

The Washington State Legislature has just passed a capital budget to fund new project work around the state, including major investments in habitat conservation and outdoor recreation, as well as schools, mental health facilities, and affordable housing.

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Middle Fork Road Opens

September 29, 2017

After four years of construction, the Middle Fork Road is now open! The reconstruction of this once notorious pothole-filled access road now provides safe and family-friendly access to this ‘wilderness in our backyard’ for the first time.

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A New Tactic for Salmon Recovery

June 14, 2017

Known for our tree planting work, the Greenway Trust is now undertaking another type of restoration: improving the habitat in the river itself.

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Lands Conserved in the Greenway

May 2, 2017

Two new properties were conserved—at the base of Mt. Defiance and along the Emerald Necklace. As our region grows, this combination of urban and mountain open spaces gives us room to breathe, relax, and stay healthy.

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Bothell’s New Urban Forest

April 28, 2017

Governor Jay Inslee, Bothell Mayor Andy Rheaume, and representatives from the Friends of North Creek Forest and Help Our Woods cut a ceremonial ribbon to celebrate the new North Creek Forest.

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