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- Goldmark designates Middle Fork Snoqualmie NRCA Joint Release: Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, December 3, 2009
- Park bond stretched to preserve open space, upgrade parks Warren Kagarise, Issaquah Press, November 17, 2009
- Forested trails added to Burien park The Highline Times, October 29, 2009
- 'Bridge to the Beach' sneak peek Tacoma Daily Index, October 21, 2009
- State closes purchase of property Rich Landers, Spokesman Review, October 13, 2009
- State acquires land in Pend Oreille County The Associated Press, Seattle PI, October 13, 2009
- Open spaces, play spaces unite old foes Joel Connelly, Seattle PI, October 4, 2009
- The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition celebrates its 20th anniversary EDITORIAL, Seattle Times, Oct. 1, 2009
- Trust purchases 530 acres of forest in Mason County John Dodge, Olympian, Aug. 13, 2009
- Land swap protects wildlife, preserves public access Spokesman-Review, July 26, 2009
- Lynnwood gets $850K for parks Lynnwood Enterprise, July 15, 2009
- Grants will support Wright Park improvements, Wapato Park purchase The Daily Index, July 13, 2009
- State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board Approve 2009-2010 Project List for Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program WWRC, July 10, 2009
- Eleventh-hour land buy keeps Rock Creek acres in public hands: $3.27 million in grant money Scott Sandsberry, Yakima Herald Republic, July 3, 2009
- Wildlife funding benefits harbor and beyond EDITORIAL, Peninsula Gateway, June 9, 2009
- $850,000 for two Lynnwood parks Chris Fyall, Everett Herald, June 2, 2009
- Cama Beach State Park: Washington's hot spot for waterfront cabins Terry Richard, The Oregonian, May 19, 2009
- State wants to buy Skagit Co. island Gary Chittum, King 5 News, May 14, 2009
- State looks to buy two Puget Sound islands Marta Murvosh, Skagit Valley Herald, May 13, 2009
- Clallam to buy Agnew soccer fields Rob Ollikainen, Peninsula Daily News, May 13, 2009
- State to pay $8 million for tiny island: Kiket Island to be used as a marine park Chris Grygiel, Seattle PI, May 11, 2009
- "Green" Projects Survive Callie White, The Daily World, May 9, 2009
- Fund for wildlife habitat is money well spent EDITORIAL, The Olympian, May 5, 2009
- Most local parks and rec projects make state cut Ralph Schwartz, Skagit Valley Herald, April 29, 2009
- Washington budget includes $70M for parks, land Associated Press, Seattle Times, April 30, 2009
- 2 Area Bike/Ped Projects Get Capital Funds Spokane Regional Transportation Council blog, April 30, 2009
- Eight open-space projects survive budget ax John Dodge, the Olympian, April 30, 2009
- Conservation, recreation projects in Whatcom County could get $1.2 million from state Kie Relyea, Bellingham Herald, April 28, 2009
- $70 Million for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program WWRC, April 26,2009
- State holds purchase of Seabeck land to protect habitat in limbo Rachel Brant, Central Kitsap Reporter, April 17, 2009
- In Our View, April 13: Preserve the Prairie EDITORIAL, Vancouver Columbian, April 13, 2009
- Purchase of Seabeck Land to Protect Habitat Hinges on State Budget Brynn Grimley, Kitsap Sun, April, 11, 1009
- Senate budget would cut six NCW wildlife recreation projects KC Mehaffey, Wenatchee World, April 3, 2009
- Capital budget cuts will hit local parks, environment Callie White, Aberdeen Daily World, April 3, 2009
- State shrinks construction budget Brad Shannon, The Olympian, April 2, 2009
- WWRP Can Help State Meet Needs in Counties throughout the State WWRC, April 1, 2009
- Perspective: Funding for preservation on the line Op-Ed: Heidi Eisenhour, Port Townsend Leader, March 18, 2009
- No reason to cut funding for outdoor enhancement Op-Ed: Lee Fouts, Tacoma News Tribune, March 17, 2009
- Land conservation efforts flourish across South Sound John Dodge, The Olympian, March 17, 2009
- Local trail and farmland projects at risk in funding cuts Op-Ed: Jon Soine, Bellingham Herald, March 11, 2009
- President's Budget Request Promises Full Funding for LWCF, NAWCA within 4 Years Land Trust Alliance, March 9, 2009
- Local view: State must keep investing in outdoor recreation Op-Ed: Val Ogden, The Columbian, March 1, 2009
- Governor Gregoire's Jobs Package Funds Parks, Trails in King, Pierce, Lewis Counties and Spokane area
- "A Shared Vision" Part Two: Thriving Communities Stacey Schultz, schmudget, February 20, 2009
- EDITORIAL: Don’t cut it in half Wenatchee World, Feb. 10, 2009
- Clallam backs 38-acre farm project Rob Ollikainen, Peninsula Daily News, February 4, 2009
- Puyallup trail link needs swift action Editorial, News Tribune, Jan 29, 2009
- Pressure's on for Riverwalk Trail project Melissa Santos, News Tribune, Jan 25, 2009
- EDITORIAL: Funding county projects makes sense for long-term Editorial Board, Ellensburg Daily Record, Jan 21, 2009
- Point No Point Boathouse could be coming back Mark Yuasa, Seattle Times, January 18, 2009
- Spokane projects could see more than $100 million from stimulus Richard Roesler, The Spokesman-Review, January 15, 2009
- Governor Gregoire's Jobs Package Funds Parks, Trails in King, Pierce, Lewis Counties and Spokane area
- State Buys Store, Land Near Belfair State Park Barbara Clark, Kitsap Sun, December 30, 2008
- Conservation projects proposed in Kittitas County Daily Record, December 29, 2008
- EDITORIAL: Wildlife and Recreation deserves funds The Olympian, December 28, 2008
- Environmental lobby sets good priorities Editorial, The Olympian, Dec 18, 2008
- Nature Conservancy Releases "Green" Economic Stimulus The Nature Conservancy, Dec. 9, 2008
- Grant paves way for restoration of historical farm Jeff Chew, Peninsula Daily News, December 8, 2008
- Amendments to state grant program will increase access to state funds for protecting parks, wildlife habitat and working farms WWRC, Nov 24, 2008
- New board members strengthen Coalition that advocates for state funding for conservation and outdoor recreation projects WWRC, Nov 21, 2008
- Super salmon-spawning site Kennedy Creek entertains and educates Kathryn True, Seattle Times, Thursday, November 13, 2008
- Green spaces reduce health gap Steve Conner, Syndicated Columnist, Seattle PI Op-Ed, November 10, 2008
- I called this election result on Monday George Le Masurier, The Peninsula Gateway, November 5th, 2008
- Yakima River access site closed through Nov. 15 The News Tribune, October 30, 2008
- Central Park to get all-weather field Jon Savelle, Issaquah Press, October 28, 2008
- Salmon trail offers close view of spawning John Dodge, The Olympian, October 27, 2008
- Warnick knows next year's session will center on budget Leah Beth Ward, Yakima Herald-Republic, October 14, 2008
- Outdoors enthusiasts hoping High Lakes area can find buyers Tom Paulu, The Daily News Online, October 12, 2008
- Conservation board OKs $100 million request Michaela Marx Wheatley, South Whidbey Record, October 4, 2008
- 12 NCW conservation projects on wish list K.C. Mehaffey, Wenatchee World, October 4, 2008
- Central Park could get turf field Issaquah Press, Jim Feehan, October 1, 2008
- Taking Pride in the NK Trail That Carries His Name Judy Tingley, Kitsap Sun, Sunday, September 28, 2008
- State agency lists rec, conservation proposals Ralph Schwartz, Skagit Valley Herald, September 26, 2008
- State plan would send millions to Thurston, Mason for parks, conservation projects The Olympian, Sept 25, 2008
- Making WAVES: Permits for whitewater park to be sought soon; features might be ready next year Richard Ripley, Spokane Journal of Business, Sept 25, 2008
- Bipartisan praise for Gregoire Joel Connelly, SeattlePI.com, September 16, 2008
- In Person: Questions for Joanna Grist Emily Darrell, Puget Sound Business Journal, Sept 12, 2008
- 340 Acres Might Be Conserved Erik Robinson, The Columbian, Sept 11, 2008
- Local projects miss out on state funds David Lester, Yakima Herald-Republic, Sept 2, 2008
- Clallam first in line for funds to take trail through old railroad tunnels Jim Casey, Peninsula Daily News, Sept 2, 2008
- San Juan Land Bank acquires Judd Cove property PNWLocalNews, September 3, 2008
- Old Fort Townsend Park is expanding The Leader, August 20, 2008
- Wenatchee puts floating docks on hold Michele Mihalovich, Wenatchee World, Friday, August 15, 2008
- Wenatchee puts floating docks on hold Michele Mihalovich, Wenatchee World, Friday, August 15, 2008
- North Kitsap Trail Will Be Named After the Man Who Helped Create It Derek Sheppard, Kitsap Sun, Wednesday, August 13, 2008
- North Kitsap Trail Will Be Named After the Man Who Helped Create It Derek Sheppard, Kitsap Sun, Wednesday, August 13, 2008
- Lines drawn in debate over disc golf at Robin Hill Farm Park Diane Urbani de la Paz, Peninsula Daily News, Tuesday, August 12, 2008
- No launching Cara Lorello, Cheney Free Press, Aug 7, 2008
- Prosser seeks state help in fixing pool Ross Courtney, Yakima Herald-Republic, August 4, 2008
- Northwest Maritime Center Grand Opening WWRC, July 3, 2008
- Group to urge $100 million for program Environment Briefs, The Olympian, July 21, 2008
- Interurban trail upgrades en route Oscar Halpert, The Enterprise Newspaper - Edmonds Montlake Edition, July 11, 2008
- Gap in Centennial Trail won't be fixed soon Gale Fiege, Everett Herald, July 5, 2008
- Dwindling Dollars Send Kitsap Parks Staff Looking for Grants Chris Henry, The Kitsap Sun, June 23, 2008
- Newest Island County state park opens June 21 Pacific Northwest Reporter, June 16, 2008
- Norwegian Point Park development in the works Kelly Jones, North Kitsap Herald
- Bellevue park’s opening makes a big splash Lindsay Larin, Bellevue Reporter, June 11, 2008
- Land Bank seeks $4 million in grants Scott Rasmussen, Journal of the San Juans, June 11, 2008
- Bellevue’s skate plaza a regional attraction Carrie Wood, The Bellevue Reporter, May 21, 2008
- DuPont board to seek grant for skate park by Nate Hauling, The Olympian, May 15, 2008
- Little Badger Mountain could be key to skyline Tri City Herald, Editorial, May 13, 2008
- State approves series of land acquisitions Tri City Herald Editorial Board, May 13, 2008
- The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved five land transactions Tri City Herald News Services, May 10, 2008
- Thumbs up: Funding request Editorial, The Olympian, July 19, 2008
- Kiwanis Park in Mount Vernon WWRC, July 11, 2008
- Northwest Maritime Center Grand Opening WWRC, July 3, 2008
- Four Local Politicians Stand Out in Green Ratings Kathie Durbin, The Columbian, July 2, 2008
- Demand for state funding for conservation at record breaking levels this year WWRC, May 6, 2008
- The Coalition Receives Award for Work on Parks and Recreation WWRC, Apr. 24, 2008
- Parks could get a boost from grants Rachel Thomson, Aberdeen Daily World, Apr. 16, 2008
- State buying rights to land on Konnowac Pass David Lester, Yakima Herald Republic, Apr. 15, 2008
- Mailbox Peak feeling the pressure Denise Miller, Snoqualmie Valley Record, April 10, 2008
- 3 local counties get almost $238,000 in Outdoor Grants The Olympian, April 9, 2008
- Farms protected from development - Legislative funding will help keep Wash. farms in production Cookson Beecher, Capital Press, Apr. 4, 2008
- 10 Farms in Washington Awarded State Grant Funds WWRC, Apr. 1, 2008
- 80 acres gets permanent farmland designation Diane Brooks, Feb. 27, 2008, Seattle Times - Snohomish Bureau
- New board members add to expertise and professional diversity on WA Wildlife and Recreation Coalition Board WWRC, Feb. 13, 2008
- County helps with farmland preservation Joyce Campbell, Feb. 11, 2008, Methow Valley News
- Woodard Bay area expands by 90 acres John Dodge, Feb. 6, 2008, The Olympian
- Fewer folks are regularly getting out in nature, study says Grist Magazine, February 5, 2008
- To the Editor of the Sequim Gazette, Pete Schroeder - DVM, December 26, 2007, Sequim Gazette
- Environmental lobby looks to exert clout EDITORIAL, The Olympian, Dec 19, 2007
- New trail gives Issaquah access Meghan Peters, Nov 29, 2007, Seattle Times
- Issaquah High Point Trail Ribbon Cutting Celebration WWRC, Nov. 27, 2007
- Glendale Farm nears 'permanent' farmland designation Kristin Axtman, Nov 14, 2007, Pt. Townsend and Jefferson Co. Leader
- Jefferson County Farm on Its Way to Permanent Protection Christopher Dunagan, Nov. 7, 2007, Kitsap Sun
- Farmland Preservation Grant Applications Approved WWRC, Nov. 6, 2007
- Crossroads Water Spray Playground Celebration WWRC, Oct. 19, 2007
- Coalition recognizes city's top-ranked field turf project Reporter news sources, Oct. 10, 2007, Auburn Reporter
- For generations to come EDITORIAL, Lance Dickey, The Seattle Times, Sept. 29, 2007
- Kittitas County conservation projects awarded more than $5 million in grants Mary Swift, Sept. 26, 2007, Ellensburg Daily Record
- Tennis Court Dedication Set The Chewelah Independent, Sept. 22, 2007
- Gov. Gregoire Appoints Former Natural Resources Director to Lead Recreation and Conservation Office PRESS RELEASE, Sept. 19, 2007, Office of Governor Chris Gregoire
- $1 purchase expands park John Craig; Aug. 17, 2007, Spokane Spokesman Review
- Cypress Island designated an Aquatic Reserve DNR Press Release, Aug. 6, 2007, San Juan Islander
- Spokane set to OK whitewater park Elida S. Perez, July 15, 2007; Spokane Spokesman-Review
- Local parks get $2 million boost By Tom Vogt; Jun 16, 2007, The Vancouver Columbian
- Governor Gregoire Announces $103.5 Million in Grants for Recreation, Protection of Farmland, Wildlife Habitat PRESS RELEASE; Jun 13, 2007, Office of Governor Chris Gregoire
- Panel OKs $100 million to expand parks By Lukas Velush; Jun 10, 2007, Everett Herald
- County receives funds for conservation projects ANNOUNCEMENT: Jun 8, 2007, Yakima Herald Republic
- Eastside getting nearly $7 million for 15 projects By Ashley Bach and Christopher Schwarzen; Jun 7, 2007, Seattle Times Eastside Edition
- 8 projects picked for wildlife, recreation funding By Christopher Schwarzen; Jun 6, 2007, Seattle Times Snohomish County Bureau
- Wildlife gets a legislative win: State doubles funding to protect public lands By Chris McGann; Jun 4, 2007, © Seattle PI
- New day-use area set for Beacon Rock State Park ANNOUNCEMENT; May 21, 2007 © The Tacoma News Tribune
- Farmland Preservation Grants Ready: Deadline is July 2 By Patty Mamula; May 18, 2007 © Capital Press
- State: $2.3 million to East Clallam By Evan McLean; May 16, 2007 © Sequim Gazette
- Money for things that last EDITORIAL; Wenatchee World, May 2, 2007
- Funds for foothills: $172,000 grant for Wenatchee trails part of $100 million for statewide recreation projects By K.C. Mehaffey; May 1, 2007, © Wenatchee World
- Environmental lobby won in '07 EDITORIAL; Apr 30, 2007, The Olympian
- Village Green nearing its final design By Annie Tietje; April 28, 2007, © North Kitsap Herald
- Budget includes much of Gregoire's original plan By Cookson Beecher; April 27, 2007 © Capital Press
- State bestows money for island parcels By Paul Boring; April 25, 2007 © Whidbey Times News
- State gives green thumbs up By John Dodge; April 24, 2007 © The Olympian
- All four goals for environment met By Rachael La Corte; April 24, 2007 © Associated Press
- Washington Legislature Doubles Budget for Outdoor Recreation, Habitat Protection WWRC, Apr.24, 2007
- Projects funded on Twin Harbors By Steven Friederich; April 23, 2007 © The Aberdeen Daily World
- Lawmakers head home after boosting budget By David Ammons; April 23, 2007 © Associated Press
- Fishing hole brings 3 friends together again By Mary Swift; April 22, 2007 © Seattle P-I
- State budget expected to pass By Joseph Turner; April 21, 2007 © The Tacoma News Tribune
- State Democrats release $33.4 billion, two-year budget By Kathie Durbin; April 21, 2007 © 2007 The Vancouver Columbian
- Earth Day, in bits and pieces By Lance Dickie; April 30, 2007 © The Seattle Times Company
- State Senate endorses funding Staff Writer; April 15, 2007 © Spokesman Review
- Senate Proposes Doubling Budget for Outdoor Recreation Development, Habitat Protection WWRC; March 28, 2007
- Spokane Valley to pursue park in north Greenacres By Peter Barnes; March 27, 2007 © Spokesman Review
- Our View: Public property should be a budget priority EDITORIAL © March 26, 2007, The Olympian
- Amon Creek agreements signed By Annette Cary; March 20, 2007 © Tri-City Herald
- Budget could be boon for the Harbor By Steven Friederich; March 20, 2007 © The Aberdeen Daily World
- Budget sets $100 million for habitat By John Dodge; March 20, 2007 © The Olympian
- State House Committee Proposes Doubling Budget for Key Parks and Wildlife Program WWRC; March 19, 2007
- State House Committee Proposes Doubling Budget for Key Parks and Wildlife Program WWRC, Mar. 19, 2007
- House Dems offer construction, highway budgets By David Ammons; March 19, 2007 © The Vancouver Columbian
- Tacoma’s Chinese park planting roots By Lee Bedard; March 10, 2007 © Northwest Asian Weekly
- Purchase of Hoypus Point property progresses By Paul Boring; March 10, 2007 © Whidbey News Times
- Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition Elects New Members to Board of Directors WWRC; Feb. 28, 2007
- Kingston Project Dependent on Park Grants By Derek Sheppard; Feb. 16, 2007 © Kitsap Sun,
- Camas hopes state will pay for new trail By Kathie Durbin; Feb. 14, 2007 © The Vancouver Columbian
- Cities to form park district By Dean Baker; Feb. 5, 2007 © The Vancouver Columbian
- Friends find farmland too expensive By Evan McLean; Jan. 31, 2007 © Sequim Gazette
- An advocate for common ground By Dave Gallgher; Jan. 27, 2007 © The Bellingham Herald
- Praise for Priorities for a Healthy Washington EDITORIAL © Jan. 24, 2007, The Olympian
- City to close West Hylebos Wetlands Park for extensive storm damage repair Federal Way News © Jan. 16, 2007
- Environmentalists optimistic Legislature will lend a hand By John Dodge; Jan. 6, 2007 © The Olympian
- Richland parks get partial funding By Andrew Sirocchi; Jan. 6, 2007 © Tri-City Herald
- Governor's Proposed Budget Helps Parks and Wildlife; More Funding Needed WWRC; Jan. 2, 2007
- Little known program has big impact By J. Lennox Scott & Louise Miller, Opinion; Dec. 10, 2006 © King County Journal
- Farmland preservation program fostered By Cookson Beecher; Dec. 8, 2006 © Capital Press
- State needs to bolster parks and wildlife fund EDITORIAL © 2006 Tacoma News Tribune,
- Program vital to our way of life By Tom Koenninger, Opinion Editorial; Nov. 29, 2006 © The Vnacouver Columbian
- State Grant Program Needs to Be Increased EDITORIAL © Nov. 17, 2006 The Kitsap Sun
- Whitewater park finds rock-solid local support By Bert Caldwell; Nov. 13, 2006 © The Spokesman-Review
- Grant will buy new land for park near Port Gamble By Chris Dunagan; Nov. 11, 2006 © The Kitsap Sun
- State should invest $100 million in wildlife, recreation Doug Walker, Opinion; Nov. 10, 2006 © Puget Sound Business Journal
- Lewis Street boat launch to get park, two farms paid to stay agricultural By Polly Keary; Nov. 7, 2006 © The Monroe Monitor
- Support state program that creates parks By Pete Schroeder, Opinion; Nov. 3, 2006 © Peninsula Daily News
- WDFW receives national award for Asotin watershed work WDFW NEWS RELEASE, Nov. 1, 2006
- City, clubs persist to create Kiwanis Park gem By Michael Shepard, Sarah Jenkins &Bill Lee; Oct. 31, 2006 © Yakima Hearld-Republic
- Washington Realtors support increased funding for parks, recreation, and habitat lands By Barbara J. Lally; Oct. 19, 2006 © Washington REALTORS®
- Fish and Wildlife Commission Recommends Doubling Funds for Wildlife, Recreation Projects WWRC, Oct. 10, 2006
- Will local projects be funded? Oct. 1, 2006 © Out There Monthly
- Building Healthy Communities and a Strong Economy By J. Lennox Scott; Oct. 1, 2006 © King County Journal
- PFD putting hat out for NK Regional Events Center funding By Charles Melton; Sept. 30, 2006 © North Kitsap Herald
- Grants protect parks, develop open spaces By John Dodge; Sept. 25, 2006 © The Olympian
- Our View: Antoine Peak land would be valuable asset EDITORIAL © Sept. 21, 2006 The Spokesman-Review
- A program that pays us all back EDITORIAL, The Wenatchee World, Sept. 17, 2006
- Mercer Island will dedicate new trail today Seattle Times Eastside Digest, Sept. 16, 2006
- It pays to invest in open spaces EDITORIAL, The Olympian, Sept. 14, 2006
- A new era for Friends of the Field Diane Urbani De La Paz, Peninsula Daily News, Sept. 3, 2006
- Events center outlook remains hopeful Bill and Charles Mickelson and Melton, North Kitsap Herald, Sept. 2, 2006
- Boardwalk is gaining believers in Olympia Steven Gardner, Kitsap SUN, Aug. 27, 2006
- Heron trail future still being discussed Brad W. Gary, The Columbia Basin Herald, Aug. 24, 2006
- Interpretive center named for Karen Munro San Juan Journal, Aug. 9, 2006
- Interpretive center named for Karen Munro San Juan Journal, Aug. 9, 2006
- Pilot program could be key to saving farmland Christopher Schwarzen, The Seattle Times Snohomish County, Aug. 9, 2006
- Preservation funds sought for Monroe area Seattle Times Snohomish County Bureau, Aug. 2, 2006
- Columbia River Boat Launch Dedicated, Wenatchee Dan Wheat, The Wenatchee World, July 10, 2006
- Committee Recommends Doubling Funds for Wildlife and Recreation Program WWRC, Jun. 22, 2007
- Coalition Recommends Doubling Funds for Wildlife, Recreation WWRC, June 14, 2006
- $500,000 accelerates park plan Joseph Turner, The News Tribune, July 15, 2005
- Money to help safeguard area land John Dodge, The Olympian, May 26, 2005
- $48 million in park, trail, and habitat projects funded; projects in 26 counties make list Susan Zemek, Communications Manager, Office of the Interagency Committee, May 23, 2005
- Gregoire signs bill to fund preserving farmland James Geluso, Skagit Valley Herald, May 11, 2005
- New legislation to help communities protect shorelines, lakes, streams, and other important waterways WWRC, May 5, 2005
- Enhancing our quality of life Ray V. Rose, Special to Tri-City Herald, Apr. 19, 2005
- Preservation of outdoor spaces doesn't come cheap Bob Shirley, Tacoma News Tribune, Apr. 14, 2005
- Funds needed for parks, habitat Frank Urabeck, Puyallup Herald, Apr. 14, 2005
- Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program - Little known program Cecilia Vogt, Yakima Herald Republic, Apr. 1, 2005
- Building healthy communities and a strong economy J. Lennox Scott, King County Journal, Mar. 6, 2005
- Let's do the right thing for conservation Randy Barcus, Special to the Spokesman-Review, Feb. 25, 2005
- Canyon parcels bought Anna King, © Tri-City Herald, Jan. 31, 2005
- WWRP and WDFW: A Partnership for People and Wildlife remarks by Jeffrey Koenings, Ph.D., WDFW Director, October 7, 2004, Seattle, Washington

