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Kent Receives Grant in National Competition OLYMPIA–The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) today announced the award of 29 grants to build or improve outdoor recreation facilities, many in communities with too few or dilapidated parks. “We know that spending time outside provides so many mental and physical health benefits,” said Megan Duffy, RCO’s […]
October 22, 2024Read MoreOLYMPIA–The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office has hired a member of the Spokane Tribe of Indians as its first tribal affairs director. Dawn Pullin joined the agency from the Washington State Patrol, where she served as the tribal liaison for nearly four years, working to address the missing and murdered indigenous persons crisis. “We’re […]
October 14, 2024Read MoreOLYMPIA–The Washington State Salmon Recovery Funding Board awarded $50.3 million in grants for 145 projects across the state to improve habitat for salmon and steelhead and bull trout. Almost half ($21.6 million) was funded through the Climate Commitment Act and targeted restoration of shorelines and riverbanks, known as riparian areas, which are essential to salmon. […]
September 30, 2024Read MoreRCO always is looking for volunteers to review and evaluate grant applications. By joining the many individuals who help RCO with this important role, you have a say in ensuring Washington stays a great place to live.
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