Creating a Sustainable Future: Actions for Environmental Stewards During Earth Month and Beyond 

April 13, 2023
Post by Shenise Ramirez, Communications Coordinator
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As environmental stewards, we all want to leave the land better than we found it. Earth Month is an opportunity to reflect on how we can best do our part as it marks the anniversary of the birth of the modern environmental movement. But making a positive impact isn’t just about learning how to...

March 16, 2023
Post by: Trail Crew Lead Kasey Shultz
Imagine spending your days in the great outdoors, surrounded by stunning natural scenery and working hard to maintain and improve the very trails that allow you to explore and appreciate it all. That’s the life of a trail crew member, and it’s no easy job. But for those who thrive on adventure and relish...

March 10, 2023
Post by Shenise Ramirez, Communications Coordinator
Women have been at the forefront of wildlife, cultural, and environmental conservation efforts in Washington State for many years. From preserving native languages and cultural heritage to protecting salmon habitat and advocating for more inclusive research practices, these women have made historic contributions to these fields. As we celebrate Women’s History Month, it’s essential...

March 3, 2023
Post by Caroline Villanova, National Heritage Area Coordination Manager
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Forested mountains, meandering rivers, shaded walking trails, and picturesque downtowns complete with local food establishments and small businesses – you’ll find all this and more in the beautiful Snoqualmie River Valley. How does an area such as this ensure a sustainable future that strikes a harmonious balance between economic growth and preserving its natural...

February 14, 2023
Post by Caroline Villanova, National Heritage Area Coordination Manager
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We traded in our Carhartts and trail runners for blazers and . . . okay, Blundstones really can do it all . . . during a week of advocacy in Washington, DC.  As the coordinating entity for the Mountains to Sound Greenway National Heritage Area (Greenway NHA), Greenway Trust staff are part of a...

February 13, 2023
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Path reconstruction revitalizes a popular trail to improve the health of habitats and humans.  The Annette Lake Trail winds through talus avalanche chutes and roaring waterfalls, enrapturing thousands of visitors each year who trek through old-growth woodland within the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest to catch a glimpse of neighboring mountain tops. As many as...

January 17, 2023
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 collaborates...

January 13, 2023
Post by Shenise Ramirez, Communications Coordinator
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This list is a roundup of resources to help self-identified Black, Indigenous, and People of Color break into outdoors and conservation careers at varying skill levels. These recommendations range from science-based conservation scholarships to avalanche training for future leaders looking to build a career in the outdoors space. University of Washington Wetland Management Scholarship...

January 6, 2023
Press release from the Alliance of National Heritage Areas
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President Biden signed the National Heritage Area Act yesterday WASHINGTON, DC – Yesterday, President Biden signed the National Heritage Area Act (S. 1942). On December 22, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved the legislation by a bi-partisan vote of 326-95, after the Senate passed the legislation without opposition two days earlier. It was one of the last bills passed...

January 4, 2023
Post by: Camille Ottoman and Jean Englehart Masseth
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The magnetic pull of the outdoors in the Pacific Northwest brings more visitors to trails each year, while increased connections to nature can foster community well-being, it can also place pressures on land managers and the land itself. Off-trail hiking, littering, and graffiti along the I-90 corridor add stress to wildlife and those who...