Advocacy

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 23, 2024
Post By: Jon Hoekstra, Executive Director of the Greenway Trust
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...

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...

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...

October 20, 2023
Post by Amy Brockhaus, Deputy Director
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It’s hard to believe, but 2023 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....

June 28, 2023
Post by: Shenise Ramirez, Communications Coordinator
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This is the first of a two-part series about Orca Action Month. Head over to our friends at the Maritime Washington National Heritage Area for part two. Everyone wants to be graced by the presence of an orca at least once in their lifetime, and many will do whatever it takes to see one....

April 28, 2023
Post by: Katie Egresi, Greenway Trust Communications Manager
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This post was created in collaboration with Jaime Martin, Director of Governmental Affairs & Special Projects for the Snoqualmie Tribe. May 7-13, 2023 marks the 40th anniversary of National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW). This annual industry tradition celebrates the value travel holds for our economy, businesses, personal well-being, and more. There’s no denying...