Investing in Washington's Great Outdoors

259,009

Miles of Trail Created and Maintained

2,210

Parks Created and Improved

31,994

Acres of Farmland Preserved

4,965

Miles of Stream and Shoreline Conserved

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State Awards Grants to Improve Outdoor Recreation and Wildlife Habitat

OLYMPIA–The Recreation and Conservation Funding Board has awarded more than $148 million to projects across the state that will build and improve parks and trails, conserve irreplaceable wildlife habitat and maintain land for farming and forestry. “These grants are critical to keeping Washington a premiere destination for outdoor adventure as well as a great place […]

July 7, 2025Read More

State Awards More Than $1 Million for No Child Left Inside Grants to Get Youth Outside

OLYMPIA–This summer, thousands of Washington State youth will get a chance to step into an outdoor adventure, thanks to grants from Washington State Parks. The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, in partnership with the state Recreation and Conservation Office, today announced the award of more than $1 million in grants to 15 organizations. The […]

June 30, 2025Read More

New Report Shows Signs of Progress for Salmon But Far Too Many Still Are on the Brink of Extinction

OLYMPIA–A new report released by the Governor’s Salmon Recovery Office shows that several populations of salmon in Washington improved but most still are struggling and face extinction. Of the 14 species of salmon and steelhead in Washington listed as at risk of extinction under the federal Endangered Species Act, six are improving. However, eight still […]

May 27, 2025Read More
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