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"GiveBIG" Brings in $11.1 Million, Up 50 Percent from 2012 May 16, 2013 Wall Street Journal: Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition tied for the prize of first donation
LETTER: Support funding for Forest & Bay Project May 10, 2013
LETTER: State funding vital for improvements May 09, 2013
OPINION: Senate putting wildlife protection at risk May 08, 2013 Kitsap Sun
Bothell students thank Sen. Patty Murray for supporting forest conservation May 03, 2013 Bothell Reporter
Winthrop says 'no' to speed indicators, 'yes' to Riverwalk Apr 24, 2013 Methow Valley News
Scope of Chehalis Outdoor Pool Hinges on Federal, State Grants Apr 19, 2013 Centralia Chronicle: Process: Chehalis Foundation, City Continue to Wait for $500,000 in Grant Awards; Architect to be Chosen Soon
MCRA Funding 'On the Fence' Apr 18, 2013 Shelton Mason County Journal
EDITORIAL: 7 local conservation programs at risk under Inslee budget Apr 03, 2013 The Olympian
Sen. Patty Murray seeks new calm in partisan budget fight Mar 21, 2013 The Olympian
Saving places: Not easy with a scorched Earth budget Mar 21, 2013 Seattle PI
Saving places: Not easy with a scorched Earth budget Mar 20, 2013 Seattle PI
SJI National Park Historical Park expands Mar 04, 2013 San Juan Islander
Outdoor gear joins coffee, jets as key Seattle industry Mar 01, 2013 Puget Sound Business Journal
EDITORIAL: Grants that work Feb 27, 2013 Methow Valley News
Morning Fizz: The Pursuit of Happiness Feb 14, 2013 Publicola
EDITORIAL: Put wildlife, recreation program high on list Feb 13, 2013 The Spokesman-Review
EDITORIAL: River canyon purchase up for funding Feb 13, 2013 Ellensburg Daily Record
EDITORIAL: Conservation, the great investment Jan 19, 2013 Wenatchee World
OPINION: Why West is best for business Jan 11, 2013 Bellevue Reporter
EDITORIAL: Protecting wildlife, recreation and farms program a good idea Jan 03, 2013 Port Townsend Leader
Key Pen Parks has big plans for Anderson property Jan 02, 2013 The Peninsula Gateway
This week's topic: Conservation and economic development in NCW Dec 11, 2012 The Wenatchee World
Conference will explore link between economy, conservation and recreation Dec 10, 2012 The Wenatchee World
EDITORIAL: Investing in land, water Dec 04, 2012 The Herald
The City of Mount Vernon received special recognition Nov 28, 2012 KAPS Radio
EDITORIAL: Natural-areas program deserves better Nov 25, 2012 The Olympian
Land trust considers buying pristine Agate Passage site Nov 05, 2012 Kitsap Sun
Tiger Mountain trail development is recommended for state grant Nov 01, 2012 The Issaquah Press
Cheney, county recognized for conservation efforts Nov 01, 2012 Cheney Free Press
Shane Park play equipment assembled for spring start Oct 31, 2012 Peninsula Daily News
Legislature will decide on north bay trail funds Oct 30, 2012 Chinook Observer
EDITORIAL: Thumbs up to McWhorter Ranch, thumbs down to Christmas tree stance Oct 29, 2012 Tri-City Herald
Grants for Sam Benn Park, Willapa Bay recommended Oct 24, 2012 The Daily World
Sam Benn Park Among 124 Washington Projects Independently Ranked "Top Notch" For Funding Oct 24, 2012 KBKW News Radio
OPINION: Red, blue, east, west say the same thing: Invest in our quality of life Oct 21, 2012 The News Tribune
McWhorter Ranch tops list of land that Washington wants to buy Oct 18, 2012 Tri-City Herald
Viewpoint: Why this election matters to the outdoors sector Oct 12, 2012 Puget Sound Business Journal
Larry Scott Trail to be extended by 1.3 miles Oct 10, 2012 Port Townsend Leader
Pacific Crest Trail gets land buffer acquisition near Norse Peak Wilderness Oct 09, 2012 The Oregonian
Article: Coalition strives to reopen High Lakes area to public Sep 27, 2012 The Daily News
EDITORIAL: Across divide, voters agree on conservation Sep 27, 2012 The Spokesman-Review
Mossyrock Woman Receives Award for Community Work Sep 27, 2012 Centralia Chronicle
EDITORIAL: The ‘curtain’ parts a bit on land, water conservation Sep 25, 2012 Yakima Herald-Republic
Design unveiled for Crescent Creek Park inclusive playground Sep 20, 2012 Kitsap Sun: The PlayZone will have a maritime theme, including a fishing boat and sand play area
Mossyrock cop: State’s new conservation hero Sep 19, 2012 Seattle PI
Bremerton accessible playground gets huge funding boost Sep 05, 2012 Kitsap Sun
As political conventions divide, here is one issue state agrees on Aug 30, 2012 Seattle Times
Conservation poll reveals interesting shifts in attitudes Aug 22, 2012 Wenatchee World
Survey: Environment Bridges WA's "Great Divide" Between East, West Aug 17, 2012 Public News Service
Is Chelan County more conservation-minded than some think? Aug 17, 2012 The Wenatchee World
Conservation issues playing well in Reichert's redrawn Wash. district -- poll Aug 17, 2012 E&E News
To the Editor: Grant Would Enhance Public Access Aug 16, 2012 The News Tribune
Possible new life for Eddon Boat Waterfront Park expansion Aug 15, 2012 The Peninsula Gateway
To the Editor: Inclusive playground would fill a void for disabled children Aug 14, 2012 Kitsap Sun
To the Editor: Purchase Would Boost Habitat, Recreation Aug 09, 2012 The News Tribune
Guest Editorial: Congress needs reliable fund for conservation projects Jul 25, 2012 The Peninsula Gateway: When I read in The Peninsula Gateway last week that plans for completion of the Eddon Boat Waterfront Park in Gig Harbor have been put in jeopardy, I was understandably upset.
Guest Editorial: Federal fund shifts threaten our state recreation projects Jul 19, 2012 Tacoma News Tribune: Recent news that plans for completion of the Eddon Boat Waterfront Park in Gig Harbor have been put in jeopardy hit me hard.
Eddon Boat Waterfront Park expansion in jeopardy Jul 11, 2012 The Peninsula Gateway
Congress Cuts Conservation Fund from Transportation Bill Jul 05, 2012 The Centralia Chronicle
Funding for Land and Water Conservation Fund dropped from bill Jul 03, 2012 San Juan Islander
Conservation Funding Cut from Transportation Bill Jul 02, 2012 Public News Service
EDITORIAL: It’s time for Congress to stop raiding conservation fund Jun 28, 2012 The Olympian
Timber, conservation groups lobby Herrera Butler over transportation bill Jun 15, 2012 The Columbian
It will stay a farm forever Jun 13, 2012 The Olympian
“Big green” endorsement for GOP Sen. Litzow Jun 12, 2012 Seattle PI
McKenna vs. Inslee: The first debate Jun 12, 2012 Seattle PI
Celebrate Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park This Weekend Jun 07, 2012 Sammamish Issaquah Patch
Edmonds Interurban Trail to open June 19 Jun 07, 2012 Edmond Beacon
Conservation funders meet with local groups tonight Jun 06, 2012 Spokesman Review
Op-Ed: Conservation helps our economy Jun 02, 2012 The Wenatchee World
To the Editor: Voices of sportsmen ensure outdoors future May 30, 2012 The Olympian
State eyes wildlife habitat north of Merrill Lake May 30, 2012 The Columbian
I am a conservationist, says McKenna May 17, 2012 Seattle PI
To the editor: Reichert gets it May 15, 2012 Wenatchee World
Land deal preserves forest, historic buildings May 10, 2012 Whidbey Examiner
Grand Opening Of New Ball Fields At MCRA May 02, 2012 KMAS News Radio
Cypress Island restoration work gets state dollars Apr 25, 2012 Go Anacortes Weekly
Skagit Community to Receive $535,000 for Cypress Island, Secret Harbor Apr 19, 2012 Orcas Issues
Grand Opening of renovated ball fields at MCRA Apr 18, 2012 KMAS Radio News
RADIO: WWRP Grant Application May 1st Mar 22, 2012 KPQ Radio Wenatchee
Land deal would preserve sensitive Central Whidbey property Mar 07, 2012 South Whidbey Record: In an effort to preserve a swath of environmentally sensitive property and secure a future for its popular youth conference center, Seattle Pacific University is looking to sell 50 to 60 acres of woodland, prairie and grassland with the help of a WWRP grant.
Western states should lure foreign tourists, says Wash. governor Feb 24, 2012 The News Tribune
Opinion: Getting Outdoors for Healthier Families, Children and Economies Feb 24, 2012 The Hill
Land Bank purchases 100-plus acreage conservation easement in Lopez’s center valley Feb 23, 2012 IslandsWeekly.com
Interior Department plan would benefit Nisqually refuge Feb 16, 2012 The News Tribune
CONGRESS: Continue investments in state’s outdoor heritage Feb 16, 2012 The News Tribune
Murray, Cantwell at ramparts — green voter group Feb 15, 2012 Seattle PI
A mixed grade for farm protection Feb 02, 2012 The News Tribune
Claybell Park could get $500,000 Dec 27, 2011 KNDO/KNDU Tri-Cities
Thanks to conservation fund, Washington members of Congress Dec 21, 2011 Letter: The Seattle Times
Marci Stokke to help find funds for parks, wildlife Nov 30, 2011 Sammamish Review
Opinion: Save conservation fund, for our students Nov 26, 2011 Everett Herald
Dunshee deserves credit on ag help Oct 28, 2011 OPINION: Everett Herald
Reichert to Present Award to State Senator Andy Hill for Conservation Efforts Sep 27, 2011 Kirkland Patch
Playing by new rules at the new Playground by the Sound Sep 26, 2011 The News Tribune
Reichert to Present Award to State Senator Andy Hill for Conservation Efforts Sep 26, 2011 Woodinville Patch
Congressman Reichert to present Sen. Hill with conservation leadership award Sep 26, 2011 Redmond Reporter
Reichert awards Auburn's Fain, other state senators Sep 23, 2011 Auburn Reporter
Congressman Reichert to honor Sen. Litzow for conservation effort Sep 23, 2011 Issaquah Reporter
Sen. Andy Hill co-recipient of "Mountain to Sound Greenway Trust" award Sep 23, 2011 Redmond Blog
He’s Back. Sims Takes the Stage at the Westin. Sep 16, 2011 PubliCola
The Elwha offers model of collaboration and shrewd investment Sep 16, 2011 The Seattle Times
Friday Kvetch #1 Sep 16, 2011 PubliCola
Covington finds the funds for new community park Sep 09, 2011 Covington Reporter
Letter: Congress must not cut land, conservation fund Sep 07, 2011 The Olympian
Bainbridge Land Trust Plants Flag on Hilltop: Project Gets the Go-Ahead Sep 06, 2011 Inside Bainbridge
Investments in parks support local economy Sep 02, 2011 Central Kitsap Reporter
Keeping our quality of life | Reichert’s position sound public policy Sep 01, 2011 OPINION: Bellevue Reporter
Feds give $3.5 million for Methow Valley habitat Aug 26, 2011 Wenatchee World
Cushman Trail to receive $1.1 million funding boost Aug 25, 2011 Peninsula Gateway
Some Republicans see value of fund Aug 21, 2011 Letter to the Editor: The Olympian
Camas community celebrates park’s opening Aug 18, 2011 The Columbian
Camas community celebrates park’s opening Aug 18, 2011 The Columbian
House GOP out of touch about support for conservation fund Aug 08, 2011 EDITORIAL: The Olympian
County Parks to Get Grants Aug 05, 2011 Mason County Daily News
Auburn breaks ground on new Environmental Park Jul 28, 2011 Auburn Reporter
City to break ground on boardwalk Jul 22, 2011 Auburn Reporter
Save the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund Jul 19, 2011 OPINION: The Seattle Times
Investing in state's heritage, prosperity Jul 16, 2011 Op-Ed: Everett Herald
Reichert breaks with GOP on lightbulbs Jul 12, 2011 Seattle PI
Congress pushes to gut Land and Water Conservation Fund Jul 12, 2011 Spokesman Review
Enough Money to Raise Heck Jul 07, 2011 Seattle PI
Even in tough times, outdoors still important Jul 07, 2011 OpEd: Issaquah Reporter
State board awards money for recreation, conservation projects Jul 07, 2011 The Enterprise
State awards $4 million for local projects Jul 06, 2011 Lake Chelan Mirror
State gives grant to extend railroad bridge Jul 06, 2011 Sequim Gazette
State awards city $196,000 grant to finish link in Big Gulch trail Jul 06, 2011 Mukilteo Beacon
Newport to get a spray park Jul 06, 2011 The Miner
Cougar Mountain, Duthie Hill Projects Proceed Jul 05, 2011 Issaquah Press
Mason County Parks Receives $1.63 Million in State Grants Jul 01, 2011 Kitsap Sun
Board gives Mid-Columbia $3M for recreation projects Jul 01, 2011 The News Tribune
Asotin County Awarded Over $4 million in Grants Jun 29, 2011 LC Valley
WWRP funding benefits wildlife, quality of life Jun 29, 2011 Anacortes American
Enumclaw Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony for Sports Complex Jun 29, 2011 Enumclaw Patch
New Nature Preserve Jun 28, 2011 Mason County Daily News
Legislature OKs plan for a new park in Lacey Jun 27, 2011 The News Tribune
Pierce County projects earn state wildlife, recreation grants Jun 23, 2011 Business Examiner
Auburn area's Green River Gorge State Park project funded Jun 23, 2011 Auburn Reporter
Cougar Mountain, Duthie Hill parks projects proceed Jun 23, 2011 Issaquah Press
Sumner Receives State Wildlife Grant for ‘Missing Link’ Trail Jun 23, 2011 Bonney Lake - Sumner Patch
Two Of Eight Pierce County Projects To Receive State Wildlife Funding In University Place Jun 23, 2011 University Place Patch
State legislators made right move for future with recreation program Jun 22, 2011 OP-ED: Peninsula Gateway
McWhorter Ranch Jun 22, 2011 OPINION - Tri-City Herald
Legislature spares a good program Jun 21, 2011 OPINION: Wenatchee World
Wildlife and habitat vital to state's prosperity Jun 14, 2011 OPINION: Kitsap Sun
Legislators protected farmlands Jun 13, 2011 LTE: The Columbian
Conserve conservation fund Jun 09, 2011 Letter to the Editor: The Spokesman Review
State Parks going ahead with Seaview dune talks, new trail Jun 07, 2011 Chinook Observer
McWhorter Ranch funds big win for Mid-Columbia Jun 06, 2011 EDITORIAL: Tri City Herald
Betz Park construction to begin at 50-acre site Jun 02, 2011 Cheney Free Press
MV to get funding for phase two of fund wall Jun 02, 2011 Skagit Valley Herald
Lawmakers wise to keep politics out of preservation program Jun 02, 2011 EDITORIAL: The Olympian
Auburn benefits from state's capital budget Jun 01, 2011 Auburn Reporter
Covington keeps nearly $1 million for city projects from state budget May 31, 2011 Covington Reporter
Despite a tough session, lawmakers find funds for Whispering Firs Bog May 31, 2011 Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Legislators preserve dollars for trail projects May 31, 2011 Issaquah Press
In Our View: More Bricks, Mortar May 31, 2011 EDITORIAL: The Columbian
Budget has ‘Heart of the Cascades’ beating strongly May 30, 2011 Yakima Herald
Kitsap's capital projects cut, but saved May 27, 2011 Kitsap Sun
State OKs $1.8M toward McWhorter Ranch May 27, 2011 Tri-City Herald
WWRP funding rolls in at $1.26 million May 26, 2011 Peninsula Gateway
Legislators preserve dollars for Issaquah outdoor recreation projects May 26, 2011 Issaquah Press
Rep. Dave Reichert gets a glimpse of the future Covington Community Park May 25, 2011 Covington Reporter
Rescue Forest-to-Sky Trail, other county treasures May 20, 2011 OP-ED: Bainbridge Island Review: For over three decades, the people of Bainbridge Island have been working to complete the Forest-to-Sky Trail, which will connect the island’s most popular trail system through the Grand Fores to Battle Point Park, its most popular park.
Knight Forest, grant program in crosshairs of state budget melee May 11, 2011 Op-Ed: Peninsula Gateway: A critical project that will provide park access for thousands of families and children in our community is at risk in Olympia this year. Its fate lies in the hands of Sen. Derek Kilmer.
For conservation, a bad choice May 07, 2011 Op-Ed: Wenatchee World: In what seems like only a small change in policy, merely a tiny maneuver in a year of drastic cuts, the Washington state Senate has managed to jeopardize the integrity of a 21-year program and threaten a key part of Washington state heritage: our farmland.
Preserve WWRP funding May 04, 2011 Op-Ed: Spokesman Review: When the Washington state House of Representatives announced its capital construction budget in early April, cutting funding for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program by 50 percent – from $100 million to $50 million – supporters of the program agreed cutting the program was appropriate in these tough economic times.
Washington Senate is making a mistake on state Wildlife and Recreation Program May 01, 2011 Op-Ed: Seattle Times
Bainbridge trail caught up in budget battle Apr 29, 2011 Kitsap Sun
Whatcom parks elude state budget cuts Apr 29, 2011 Western Front
Parks director cautiously optimistic about funding Apr 28, 2011 Covington Reporter
Time is ripe to improve access to Rattlesnake Apr 28, 2011 EDITORIAL: Tri-City Herald
Letter: Even port wanted Kah Tai preserved Apr 27, 2011 Port Townsend Leader
Politics has no place in state wildlife and habitat program Apr 27, 2011 EDITORIAL: The Olympian
Senate should do as experts say: Fund North Head trail spur Apr 26, 2011 EDITORIAL: Chinook Observer
Senate should adopt House plan on critical recreation funding Apr 26, 2011 Op-Ed: Everett Herald
‘Heart of Cascades’ project threatened Apr 25, 2011 Yakima Herald
This Earth Day, we need both public investment and private enterprise Apr 22, 2011 Op-Ed: The News Tribune
Budget overshadows environment in Olympia Apr 22, 2011 The Columbian
Landers: Sportsmen fee hikes loom in Olympia Apr 21, 2011 Spokesman Review
Sumner’s trail link may be extended with grant Apr 20, 2011 Puyallup Herald
Green River Gorge Trail funding threatened by crisis politics Apr 20, 2011 Op-Ed: Auburn Reporter
No accord on funding to protect open space Apr 19, 2011 The Olympian
State Senate recommends leaner budget for Issaquah trails Apr 14, 2011 Issaquah Press
State budget proposals include conservation projects Apr 14, 2011 The Whidbey Examiner
EDITORIAL: Lawmakers must protect statewide wildlife fund Apr 12, 2011 Spokesman Review
Saddle Rock money in House budget Apr 08, 2011 Wenatchee World
Chelan, Entiat could each receive $500,000 grants Apr 07, 2011 Lake Chelan Mirror
State proposal outlines upgrades for Issaquah trails Apr 07, 2011 Issaquah Press
House budget proposes $820,000 in funding for Nisqually Valley State Park - Acquisitions Apr 07, 2011 Nisqually Valley News
Outdoors Blog: Antoine Peak land deal back in running for state funding Apr 07, 2011 The Spokesman-Review
Conservation fund cuts would affect county projects Apr 07, 2011 The Columbian
STATE FUNDS: Rattlesnake Mtn. land in budget Apr 07, 2011 Tri-City Herald
Conservation fund cuts would affect county projects Apr 07, 2011 The Columbian
EDITORIAL: In Our View: Cut, But Don’t Kill Mar 18, 2011 EDITORIAL: The Columbian
Whispering Firs is an Island spot to treasure Mar 16, 2011 OPINION: Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
Preserve outdoor heritage Mar 15, 2011 Letter to the Editor: The Olympian
To keep it alive Mar 13, 2011 EDITORIAL: Wenatchee World
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program deserves Olympia’s attention Mar 10, 2011 OPINION: The Spokesman-Review
Land and Water Conservation Fund Feb 22, 2011 Letter to the Editor: The Daily News, Longview
Coalition of businesses, hunters, anglers, and conservationists lauds Rep. Dave Reichert Feb 18, 2011 Auburn Reporter
Reichert bucks party, preserves conservation fund Feb 17, 2011 Seattle PI
Funding Essential to Preservation Feb 16, 2011 Letter to the Editor: The Columbian
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program could supply $2 million in grant funding to St. Edward State Park Dec 16, 2010 Bothell Reporter
Conservation projects need Congressional action Dec 06, 2010 Crosscut.com
CONGRESS: Fund land and water conservation Nov 29, 2010 Letter to the Editor: Tacoma News Tribune
Tenino adds forest to city park Nov 25, 2010 The Olympian
Measure key for recreation Nov 21, 2010 OpEd: The SpokesmanReview
WA Veterans: The Environment is Worth Defending Nov 11, 2010 Public News Service
Conservation fund must be preserved Nov 10, 2010 OpEd: Tacoma News Tribune
Funds for wildlife, recreation program are worthwhile Oct 27, 2010 EDITORIAL - The Olympian
Help save nation's treasures Oct 26, 2010 EDITORIAL: Longview Daily News
OpEd: Legislature should keep parks and trails program Oct 20, 2010 The News Tribune
Renew our land and water legacy Oct 12, 2010 EDITORIAL: Chinook Observer
Money does grow on trees, and on trails and park spaces, say business leaders Sep 22, 2010 Issaquah Press
Full funding for LWCF is fiscally responsible Sep 10, 2010 OpEd: The Washington Examiner
Alchemy Aug 19, 2010 Seattle PI - Flyfishing Northwest with David Williams
Airport lobbying Aug 04, 2010 EDITORIAL: Methow Valley News
America's Great Outdoors relies on continued public investment Jun 25, 2010 OpEd: The Seattle Times
Open spaces, play spaces unite old foes Oct 04, 2009 Seattle PI
The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition celebrates its 20th anniversary Oct 02, 2009 EDITORIAL - Seattle Times
State wants to buy Skagit Co. island Aug 14, 2009 King 5 News
Wildlife funding benefits harbor and beyond Jun 09, 2009 EDITORIAL - Peninsula Gateway
Corporate green supplants corporate greed May 14, 2009 Seattle PI Blog
State looks to buy two Puget Sound islands May 13, 2009 Skagit Valley Herald
State to pay $8 million for tiny island: Kiket Island to be used as a marine park May 11, 2009 Seattle PI
"Green" Projects Survive May 09, 2009 The Daily World
Fund for wildlife habitat is money well spent May 05, 2009 EDITORIAL - The Olympian
Eight open-space projects survive budget ax Apr 30, 2009 The Olympian: ENVIRONMENT: Only one site in local region loses out completely
Washington budget includes $70M for parks, land Apr 30, 2009 Seattle Times: The Washington Legislature approved $70 million for a program that funds parks, trails, wildlife habitat and farmland preservation projects.
Conservation, recreation projects in Whatcom County could get $1.2 million from state Apr 28, 2009 Bellingham Herald
Most local parks and rec projects make state cut Apr 28, 2009 Skagit Valley Herald
State holds purchase of Seabeck land to protect habitat in limbo Apr 16, 2009 Central Kitsap Reporter
EDITORIAL: In Our View, April 13: Preserve the Prairie Apr 13, 2009 EDITORIAL - Vancouver Columbian
Purchase of Seabeck Land to Protect Habitat Hinges on State Budget Apr 11, 2009 Kitsap Sun
Senate budget would cut six NCW wildlife recreation projects Apr 03, 2009 KC Mehaffey, Wenatchee World, April 3, 2009
Capital budget cuts will hit local parks, environment Apr 03, 2009 Callie White, Aberdeen Daily World, April 3, 2009
Perspective: Funding for preservation on the line Mar 18, 2009 Op-Ed: Heidi Eisenhour, Port Townsend Leader, March 18, 2009
Land conservation efforts flourish across South Sound Mar 17, 2009 John Dodge, The Olympian, March 17, 2009
No reason to cut funding for outdoor enhancement Mar 17, 2009 Op-Ed: Lee Fouts, Tacoma News Tribune, March 17, 2009
Local trail and farmland projects at risk in funding cuts Mar 11, 2009 Op-Ed: Jon Soine, Bellingham Herald, March 11, 2009
Local view: State must keep investing in outdoor recreation Mar 01, 2009 Op-Ed: Val Ogden, The Columbian, March 1, 2009
EDITORIAL: Don’t cut it in half Feb 10, 2009 Wenatchee World, Feb. 10, 2009
EDITORIAL: Puyallup trail link needs swift action Jan 27, 2009 News Tribune
EDITORIAL: Funding county projects makes sense for long-term Jan 21, 2009 Ellensburg Daily Record
EDITORIAL: Wildlife and Recreation deserves funds Dec 28, 2008 The Olympian, December 28, 2008
EDITORIAL: Environmental lobby sets good priorities Dec 18, 2008 The Olympian
Central Park to get all-weather field Oct 29, 2008 Jon Savelle, Issaquah Press, October 28, 2008
Salmon trail offers close view of spawning Oct 27, 2008 John Dodge, The Olympian, October 27, 2008
Warnick knows next year's session will center on budget Oct 15, 2008 Leah Beth Ward, Yakima Herald-Republic, October 14, 2008
Outdoors enthusiasts hoping High Lakes area can find buyers Oct 12, 2008 Tom Paulu, The Daily News Online, October 12, 2008
12 NCW conservation projects on wish list Oct 04, 2008 K.C. Mehaffey, Wenatchee World, October 4, 2008
Conservation board OKs $100 million request Oct 04, 2008 Michaela Marx Wheatley, South Whidbey Record, October 4, 2008
Central Park could get turf field Oct 01, 2008 Issaquah Press, Jim Feehan, October 1, 2008
Taking Pride in the NK Trail That Carries His Name Sep 28, 2008 Judy Tingley, Kitsap Sun, Sunday, September 28, 2008
State agency lists rec, conservation proposals Sep 26, 2008 Ralph Schwartz, Skagit Valley Herald, September 26, 2008
State plan would send millions to Thurston, Mason for parks, conservation projects Sep 25, 2008 The Olympian, Sept 25, 2008
Making WAVES: Permits for whitewater park to be sought soon; features might be ready next year Sep 25, 2008 Richard Ripley, Spokane Journal of Business, Sept 25, 2008
Bipartisan praise for Gregoire Sep 16, 2008 Joel Connelly, SeattlePI.com, September 16, 2008
340 Acres Might Be Conserved Sep 15, 2008 Erik Robinson, The Columbian, Sept 11, 2008
In Person: Questions for Joanna Grist Sep 15, 2008 Emily Darrell, Puget Sound Business Journal, Sept 12, 2008
San Juan Land Bank acquires Judd Cove property Sep 02, 2008 PNWLocalNews, September 3, 2008
Clallam first in line for funds to take trail through old railroad tunnels Sep 02, 2008 Jim Casey, Peninsula Daily News, Sept 2, 2008
Local projects miss out on state funds Sep 02, 2008 David Lester, Yakima Herald-Republic, Sept 2, 2008
Old Fort Townsend Park is expanding Aug 20, 2008 The Leader, August 20, 2008
Wenatchee puts floating docks on hold Aug 15, 2008 Michele Mihalovich, Wenatchee World, Friday, August 15, 2008
Wenatchee puts floating docks on hold Aug 15, 2008 Michele Mihalovich, Wenatchee World, Friday, August 15, 2008
North Kitsap Trail Will Be Named After the Man Who Helped Create It Aug 13, 2008 Derek Sheppard, Kitsap Sun, Wednesday, August 13, 2008
North Kitsap Trail Will Be Named After the Man Who Helped Create It Aug 13, 2008 Derek Sheppard, Kitsap Sun, Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Lines drawn in debate over disc golf at Robin Hill Farm Park Aug 12, 2008 Diane Urbani de la Paz, Peninsula Daily News, Tuesday, August 12, 2008
No launching Aug 07, 2008 Cara Lorello, Cheney Free Press, Aug 7, 2008
Prosser seeks state help in fixing pool Aug 04, 2008 Ross Courtney, Yakima Herald-Republic, August 4, 2008
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission has approved five land transactions Jul 23, 2008 Tri City Herald News Services, May 10, 2008
State approves series of land acquisitions Jul 23, 2008 Tri City Herald Editorial Board, May 13, 2008
Little Badger Mountain could be key to skyline Jul 23, 2008 Tri City Herald, Editorial, May 13, 2008
DuPont board to seek grant for skate park Jul 23, 2008 by Nate Hauling, The Olympian, May 15, 2008
Bellevue’s skate plaza a regional attraction Jul 23, 2008 Carrie Wood, The Bellevue Reporter, May 21, 2008
Land Bank seeks $4 million in grants Jul 23, 2008 Scott Rasmussen, Journal of the San Juans, June 11, 2008
Bellevue park’s opening makes a big splash Jul 23, 2008 Lindsay Larin, Bellevue Reporter, June 11, 2008
Norwegian Point Park development in the works Jul 23, 2008 Kelly Jones, North Kitsap Herald
Newest Island County state park opens June 21 Jul 23, 2008 Pacific Northwest Reporter, June 16, 2008
Dwindling Dollars Send Kitsap Parks Staff Looking for Grants Jul 23, 2008 Chris Henry, The Kitsap Sun, June 23, 2008
Gap in Centennial Trail won't be fixed soon Jul 23, 2008 Gale Fiege, Everett Herald, July 5, 2008
Interurban trail upgrades en route Jul 23, 2008 Oscar Halpert, The Enterprise Newspaper - Edmonds Montlake Edition, July 11, 2008
Group to urge $100 million for program Jul 23, 2008 Environment Briefs, The Olympian, July 21, 2008
Northwest Maritime Center Grand Opening Jul 23, 2008 WWRC, July 3, 2008
Thumbs up: Funding request Jul 19, 2008 Editorial, The Olympian, July 19, 2008
Kiwanis Park in Mount Vernon Jul 11, 2008 WWRC, July 11, 2008
Northwest Maritime Center Grand Opening Jul 03, 2008 WWRC, July 3, 2008
Four Local Politicians Stand Out in Green Ratings Jul 02, 2008 Kathie Durbin, The Columbian, July 2, 2008
Parks could get a boost from grants Apr 16, 2008 Rachel Thomson, Aberdeen Daily World, Apr. 16, 2008
State buying rights to land on Konnowac Pass Apr 15, 2008 David Lester, Yakima Herald Republic, Apr. 15, 2008
Mailbox Peak feeling the pressure Apr 10, 2008 Denise Miller, Snoqualmie Valley Record, April 10, 2008
3 local counties get almost $238,000 in Outdoor Grants Apr 09, 2008 The Olympian, April 9, 2008
Farms protected from development - Legislative funding will help keep Wash. farms in production Apr 04, 2008 Cookson Beecher, Capital Press, Apr. 4, 2008
80 acres gets permanent farmland designation Feb 27, 2008 Diane Brooks, Feb. 27, 2008, Seattle Times - Snohomish Bureau
County helps with farmland preservation Feb 11, 2008 Joyce Campbell, Feb. 11, 2008, Methow Valley News
Woodard Bay area expands by 90 acres Feb 06, 2008 John Dodge, Feb. 6, 2008, The Olympian
Fewer folks are regularly getting out in nature, study says Feb 05, 2008 Grist Magazine, February 5, 2008
To the Editor of the Sequim Gazette, Dec 26, 2007 Pete Schroeder - DVM, December 26, 2007, Sequim Gazette
Environmental lobby looks to exert clout Dec 20, 2007 EDITORIAL, The Olympian, Dec 19, 2007
New trail gives Issaquah access Nov 29, 2007 Meghan Peters, Nov 29, 2007, Seattle Times
Glendale Farm nears 'permanent' farmland designation Nov 14, 2007 Kristin Axtman, Nov 14, 2007, Pt. Townsend and Jefferson Co. Leader
Jefferson County Farm on Its Way to Permanent Protection Nov 08, 2007 Christopher Dunagan, Nov. 7, 2007, Kitsap Sun
Coalition recognizes city's top-ranked field turf project Oct 10, 2007 Reporter news sources, Oct. 10, 2007, Auburn Reporter
For generations to come Sep 29, 2007 EDITORIAL, Lance Dickey, The Seattle Times, Sept. 29, 2007
Kittitas County conservation projects awarded more than $5 million in grants Sep 26, 2007 Mary Swift, Sept. 26, 2007, Ellensburg Daily Record
Tennis Court Dedication Set Sep 21, 2007 The Chewelah Independent, Sept. 22, 2007
Gov. Gregoire Appoints Former Natural Resources Director to Lead Recreation and Conservation Office Sep 19, 2007 PRESS RELEASE, Sept. 19, 2007, Office of Governor Chris Gregoire
$1 purchase expands park Aug 17, 2007 John Craig; Aug. 17, 2007, Spokane Spokesman Review
Cypress Island designated an Aquatic Reserve Aug 06, 2007 DNR Press Release, Aug. 6, 2007, San Juan Islander
Spokane set to OK whitewater park Jul 15, 2007 Elida S. Perez, July 15, 2007; Spokane Spokesman-Review
Olympia generous to Peninsula for recreation projects Jun 18, 2007 By Jim Casey, Peninsula Daily News, June 18, 2007
Local parks get $2 million boost Jun 16, 2007 By Tom Vogt; Jun 16, 2007, The Vancouver Columbian
Governor Gregoire Announces $103.5 Million in Grants for Recreation, Protection of Farmland, Wildlife Habitat Jun 13, 2007 PRESS RELEASE; Jun 13, 2007, Office of Governor Chris Gregoire
Panel OKs $100 million to expand parks Jun 10, 2007 By Lukas Velush; Jun 10, 2007, Everett Herald
County receives funds for conservation projects Jun 08, 2007 ANNOUNCEMENT: Jun 8, 2007, Yakima Herald Republic
Eastside getting nearly $7 million for 15 projects Jun 07, 2007 By Ashley Bach and Christopher Schwarzen; Jun 7, 2007, Seattle Times Eastside Edition
8 projects picked for wildlife, recreation funding Jun 06, 2007 By Christopher Schwarzen; Jun 6, 2007, Seattle Times Snohomish County Bureau
Wildlife gets a legislative win: State doubles funding to protect public lands Jun 04, 2007 By Chris McGann; Jun 4, 2007, © Seattle PI
Money for things that last May 02, 2007 EDITORIAL; Wenatchee World, May 2, 2007
Funds for foothills: $172,000 grant for Wenatchee trails part of $100 million for statewide recreation projects May 01, 2007 By K.C. Mehaffey; May 1, 2007, © Wenatchee World
Environmental lobby won in '07 Apr 30, 2007 EDITORIAL; Apr 30, 2007, The Olympian
State Democrats release $33.4 billion, two-year budget Apr 21, 2007 By Kathie Durbin; April 21, 2007 © 2007 The Vancouver Columbian
Senate OKs big state budget plans; talks with House ahead Mar 31, 2007 By David Ammons; March 31, 2007 © The Vancouver Columbian
State House Committee Proposes Doubling Budget for Key Parks and Wildlife Program Mar 20, 2007 WWRC; March 19, 2007
House Dems offer construction, highway budgets Mar 19, 2007 By David Ammons; March 19, 2007 © The Vancouver Columbian
Making up for lots of lost time: Tacoma's Chinese park takes shape after 14 years Feb 18, 2007 By Kris Sherman; Feb. 18, 2007 © The Tacoma News Tribune
Chinese Reconciliation Project addresses dark chapter in Tacoma's past Feb 07, 2007 David Chesanow, News Tribune, Feb. 7, 2007
City to close West Hylebos Wetlands Park for extensive storm damage repair Jan 16, 2007 Federal Way News © Jan. 16, 2007
Little known program has big impact Dec 15, 2006 By J. Lennox Scott & Louise Miller, Opinion; Dec. 10, 2006 © King County Journal
Program vital to our way of life Nov 29, 2006 By Tom Koenninger, Opinion Editorial; Nov. 29, 2006 © The Vnacouver Columbian
State should invest $100 million in wildlife, recreation Nov 10, 2006 Doug Walker, Opinion; Nov. 10, 2006 © Puget Sound Business Journal
Lewis Street boat launch to get park, two farms paid to stay agricultural Nov 07, 2006 By Polly Keary; Nov. 7, 2006 © The Monroe Monitor
Support state program that creates parks Nov 03, 2006 By Pete Schroeder, Opinion; Nov. 3, 2006 © Peninsula Daily News
WDFW receives national award for Asotin watershed work Nov 01, 2006 WDFW NEWS RELEASE, Nov. 1, 2006
City, clubs persist to create Kiwanis Park gem Oct 31, 2006 By Michael Shepard, Sarah Jenkins &Bill Lee; Oct. 31, 2006 © Yakima Hearld-Republic
Washington Realtors support increased funding for parks, recreation, and habitat lands Oct 19, 2006 By Barbara J. Lally; Oct. 19, 2006 © Washington REALTORS®
Building Healthy Communities and a Strong Economy Oct 01, 2006 By J. Lennox Scott; Oct. 1, 2006 © King County Journal
PFD putting hat out for NK Regional Events Center funding Sep 30, 2006 By Charles Melton; Sept. 30, 2006 © North Kitsap Herald
A program that pays us all back Sep 17, 2006 EDITORIAL, The Wenatchee World, Sept. 17, 2006
Mercer Island will dedicate new trail today Sep 16, 2006 Seattle Times Eastside Digest, Sept. 16, 2006
It pays to invest in open spaces Sep 14, 2006 EDITORIAL, The Olympian, Sept. 14, 2006
A new era for Friends of the Field Sep 03, 2006 Diane Urbani De La Paz, Peninsula Daily News, Sept. 3, 2006
Events center outlook remains hopeful Sep 02, 2006 Bill and Charles Mickelson and Melton, North Kitsap Herald, Sept. 2, 2006
Boardwalk is gaining believers in Olympia Aug 27, 2006 Steven Gardner, Kitsap SUN, Aug. 27, 2006
Heron trail future still being discussed Aug 24, 2006 Brad W. Gary, The Columbia Basin Herald, Aug. 24, 2006
Pilot program could be key to saving farmland Aug 09, 2006 Christopher Schwarzen, The Seattle Times Snohomish County, Aug. 9, 2006
Interpretive center named for Karen Munro Aug 09, 2006 San Juan Journal, Aug. 9, 2006
Interpretive center named for Karen Munro Aug 09, 2006 San Juan Journal, Aug. 9, 2006
Preservation funds sought for Monroe area Aug 02, 2006 Seattle Times Snohomish County Bureau, Aug. 2, 2006
Columbia River Boat Launch Dedicated, Wenatchee Jul 10, 2006 Dan Wheat, The Wenatchee World, July 10, 2006
Committee Recommends Doubling Funds for Wildlife and Recreation Program Jun 22, 2006 WWRC, Jun. 22, 2007
Coalition Recommends Doubling Funds for Wildlife, Recreation Jun 14, 2006 WWRC, June 14, 2006
How did they do? Issues in the Legislature Jun 09, 2006 Brad Shannon and Adam Wilson
$500,000 accelerates park plan Jul 15, 2005 Joseph Turner, The News Tribune, July 15, 2005
Money to help safeguard area land May 26, 2005 John Dodge, The Olympian, May 26, 2005
$48 million in park, trail, and habitat projects funded; projects in 26 counties make list May 23, 2005 Susan Zemek, Communications Manager, Office of the Interagency Committee, May 23, 2005
Gregoire signs bill to fund preserving farmland May 11, 2005 James Geluso, Skagit Valley Herald, May 11, 2005
New legislation to help communities protect shorelines, lakes, streams, and other important waterways May 05, 2005 WWRC, May 5, 2005
Enhancing our quality of life Apr 19, 2005 Ray V. Rose, Special to Tri-City Herald, Apr. 19, 2005
Funds needed for parks, habitat Apr 14, 2005 Frank Urabeck, Puyallup Herald, Apr. 14, 2005
Preservation of outdoor spaces doesn't come cheap Apr 14, 2005 Bob Shirley, Tacoma News Tribune, Apr. 14, 2005
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program - Little known program Apr 01, 2005 Cecilia Vogt, Yakima Herald Republic, Apr. 1, 2005
Building healthy communities and a strong economy Mar 06, 2005 J. Lennox Scott, King County Journal, Mar. 6, 2005
Let's do the right thing for conservation Feb 25, 2005 Randy Barcus, Special to the Spokesman-Review, Feb. 25, 2005
WWRP and WDFW: A Partnership for People and Wildlife Oct 07, 2004 remarks by Jeffrey Koenings, Ph.D., WDFW Director, October 7, 2004, Seattle, Washington

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