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, 2025
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, 2025
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, 2025
Climate Commitment Act Awards More Than $71 Million for Salmon Recovery Projects

OLYMPIA–Nearly 70 projects to restore salmon habitat across the state were funded thanks to the Climate Commitment Act, the Recreation and Conservation Office announced today. Lawmakers passed the act in 2021 and voters reaffirmed it in November. The act created a program to require the state’s largest polluters to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, a known […]

April 28, 2025
Governor Declares Invasive Species Awareness Week

OLYMPIA–Gov. Bob Ferguson, in partnership with the Washington Invasive Species Council, has proclaimed February 24-28 as Washington Invasive Species Awareness Week in solidarity with National Invasive Species Awareness Week. “Invasive species and noxious weeds already are a big problem in Washington and species that have yet to reach our state could pose even greater challenges […]

February 11, 2025
Invasive Species Council Recognizes Leaders

OLYMPIA–The Washington Invasive Species Council recognized three top leaders for achievements in managing and preventing the spread of invasive plants and animals at a first-of-its-kind recognition awards ceremony in December. “These are new awards, and they celebrate the contributions of people who are working hard to protect Washington’s rich natural heritage and ensure that non-native […]

December 9, 2024