Governor Appoints Two Lifelong Outdoor Enthusiasts to State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board

OLYMPIA–Gov. Jay Inslee has appointed Seattle resident Michael Shiosaki as chair and Leavenworth resident Robert “Bob” Bugert to a seat on the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board. The board awards about $200 million in grants every other year to tribes, nonprofits and government agencies to create parks, trails and other outdoor recreation opportunities. […]

January 16, 2024
State Accepting Grant Applications for Outdoor Athletic Facilities in Underserved Communities

Free Webinar Jan. 17 OLYMPIA–The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) will begin accepting applications next week for grants to build or improve outdoor athletic facilities, with a focus on communities that lack recreational opportunities or funding. “Spending time outside provides so many benefits,” said Megan Duffy, RCO’s director. “People who spend time outside […]

January 10, 2024
State Awards Grants for Backlogged Park Projects

OLYMPIA–Parks in 25 counties will get much-needed repairs–picnic shelters reroofed, tennis courts restriped, pools relined and lawn mowers replaced–thanks to one-time funding for backlogged parks maintenance projects and needed equipment. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) today announced the award of $4.7 million for 53 projects through its Local Parks Maintenance grant program. […]

November 27, 2023
Students Invited to Enter Invasive Species Art Contest

SPOKANE–The Washington Invasive Species Council (WISC) and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) invite school-age students to participate in an art contest to help spread the word about not spreading invasive species. Invasive species are plants, animals, and other organisms that don’t naturally live in Washington and, when brought here, can cause economic […]

November 15, 2023
Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program Accepting Project Proposals to Restore and Protect Puget Sound Shorelines, Estuaries

Interested applicants invited to Nov. 28 webinar   OLYMPIA – The Estuary and Salmon Restoration Program (ESRP) now is accepting proposals for small grant projects that advance Puget Sound shoreline restoration and protection.  The solicitation is the first in a series of ESRP grant opportunities this fall and winter, representing an anticipated $25 million investment […]

November 6, 2023
State Awards Grants for Outdoor Education

OLYMPIA–Today, the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) and Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) announced the award of $3.7 million in grants to provide thousands of Washington’s students with outdoor learning experiences. The Outdoor Learning Grants program was created by the Legislature in 2022 to develop and support outdoor educational experiences for […]

October 24, 2023