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Oct 26 2018

Conservation, Recreation Groups Support Baker Lake Road to Trail Project

Conservation, Recreation Groups Support Baker Lake Road to Trail Project

Today, Washington Wild coordinated a comment letter signed by 25 conservation and recreation groups to the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie Forest supporting the proposed action to Baker Lake Road to Trail conversion project. The […]

Oct 22 2018

Conservation, Recreation, Wildlife Groups Oppose New Roads in Roadless Areas Near Mt. Baker

Conservation, Recreation, Wildlife Groups Oppose New Roads in Roadless Areas Near Mt. Baker

Today Washington Wild coordinated a joint comment letter joined by 20 conservation, recreation and wildlife organizations to the Forest Service concerning a proposed plan of operations for the Excelsior Mine, located […]

Jul 16 2018

Groups Support New Trail Building in Heybrook Ridge County Park

Groups Support New Trail Building in Heybrook Ridge County Park

Today, Washington Wild coordinated a joint comment letter joined by 14 other conservation and recreation groups, as well as local elected officials and economic leaders in the Skykomish River Valley, to […]

Jun 15 2018

Over 40 Conservation, Recreation Groups Urge Senators to Restore Legacy Roads and Trails Program

Over 40 Conservation, Recreation Groups Urge Senators to Restore Legacy Roads and Trails Program

Today, Washington Wild coordinated a joint comment letter to Senators Cantwell and Murray signed by 44 conservation, recreation and wildlife groups supporting the restoration of the Legacy Roads and Trails (LRT) […]

Jun 1 2018

Conservation Groups Emphasize Recreation, Clean Water for Forest Planning near Mt. Rainier

Conservation Groups Emphasize Recreation, Clean Water for Forest Planning near Mt. Rainier

Today, Washington Wild joined Wild Earth Guardians, The Washington Trails Association, and The Wilderness Society commenting on the initial stages of a large watershed planning project on Mt. Baker-Snoqulamie National Forest (MBSNF) […]

May 2 2018

Local Businesses, Conservation and Recreation Organizations Support Buck Mountain Trail Improvements

Local Businesses, Conservation and Recreation Organizations Support Buck Mountain Trail Improvements

Today Washington Wild coordinated a joint comment letter to the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest concerning proposed improvements to the Buck Mountain Trail. In all 20 conservation & recreation groups and local businesses […]

May 1 2018

Local Stakeholders Support Development of Whitehorse Trail Between Arlington and Darrington

Local Stakeholders Support Development of Whitehorse Trail Between Arlington and Darrington

Today, Washington Wild coordinated a joint comment letter to Snohomish County Parks & Recreation concerning the development of the Whitehorse Trail. In all 21 conservation & recreation groups and local businesses signed […]

Apr 21 2018

Groups Support Improvements and Expansion of Wallace Falls State Park

Wallace Falls State Park features lakes, rivers, waterfalls and hiking and biking trails for visiting families and local residents alike. Nestled in the heart of the Skykomish River Valley – […]

Apr 4 2018

Secretary Zinke Rethinks National Park Fee Increase After Public Outcry

Secretary Zinke Rethinks National Park Fee Increase After Public Outcry

Americans are not happy with Secretary Zinke’s plan to nearly triple  national park entry fees and they let him know it. In response to an outpouring of public opposition the […]

Mar 29 2018

Washington’s National Forests Provide Significant Economic and Recreation Benefits to Local Communities

Washington’s National Forests Provide Significant Economic and Recreation Benefits to Local Communities

The US Department of Agriculture has released new statistics highlighting the significant positive impact of recreation on our state’s National Forests to local communities. Every year there are roughly 6.3 […]