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Conservation, Recreation Coalition thanks Rep. Dave Reichert for leading effort for Land and Water Conservation Fund, lauds majority of Washington’s delegation May 02, 2013: Bipartisan majority of delegation joins colleagues across the country in requesting strong funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
House budget restores funding for critical recreation, conservation projects; significant investment in recreation industry, jobs Apr 11, 2013: $70 million funds critical community projects, restores competitive project rankings ignored by Senate budget
Senate abandons nationally recognized objective criteria for cherry picking, a step backwards for recreation economy, jobs Apr 09, 2013
Release: Inslee budget boon to recreation economy, but some communities left unfunded Mar 28, 2013
Senate Passes Budget that Returns Oil and Gas Revenues To Land and Water Conservation Mar 23, 2013: Full Funding of LWCF Critical to Outdoor Economy, Ends Chronic Diversion of Conservation Funds
Sen. Murray restores honesty to budget, returns oil and gas revenues to land and water conservation Mar 13, 2013: LWCF Coalition lauds senate budget for commitment to outdoor economy, ending chronic diversion of conservation funds
Outdoor recreation major economic driver, $22.5 billion pumped into Washington economy Feb 14, 2013: Outdoor Industry Association Report Points to Value of Protecting Public Lands
Conservation projects around state hang legislative balance: Advocates look to Inslee, Legislature to grow recreation economy, jobs Jan 22, 2013: Recent study confirms link between conservation, economic health
The Boeing Company awards $25,000 grant to the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition for public education, conservation efforts Jan 11, 2013
Governor Gregoire's budget reflects deep understanding of ties between conservation and economy, jobs Dec 12, 2012: $65 million in capital budget for recreation and wildlife protection gets state closer to maintaining valuable program; falls short of $90 million needed to fund all community projects
124 conservation and preservation projects around Washington ranked as top notch for funding by independent ranking system: Oct 22, 2012: Farm preservation, trail improvements, parks, waterway protection, etc across Washington hang in balance of 2013 legislature
East-West residents agree on conservation Aug 15, 2012: New poll finds 84% of voters in Washington’s geographically-divided new 8th Congressional District agree on importance of preservation, public lands
Sen. Murray joins fight for land and water funding, co-sponsors legislation to fund Land and Water Conservation Aug 13, 2012: Murray recognizes critical role that conservation plays in Washington State economy -- 115,000 Washington jobs depend on recreation, outdoors
RELEASE: Sen Andy Hill joins board of Wildlife and Recreation Coalition May 10, 2012
Whidbey Community to Receive $1.9 million for Admiralty Inlet, Camp Casey Apr 19, 2012: Funding thanks to leadership of Rep. Norma Smith, Sen. Mary Margaret Haugen
Skagit Community to Receive $535,000 for Cypress Island, Secret Harbor Apr 15, 2012: Thanks to Rep. Jeff Morris, Rep. Kristine Lytton, Sen. Kevin Ranker
Auburn Opens Elevated Boardwalk to Enhance Environmental Park Apr 05, 2012
Coalition Thanks Members of Washington’s Congressional Delegation for Supporting Federal Conservation Fund Mar 29, 2012: Investment in lands creates jobs and boosts economy
Release: May 1 Deadline for Park, Wildlife Habitat, Farmland Grants Mar 21, 2012: The May 1st application deadline is approaching quickly for Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) grants. These grants have provided cities, counties, nonprofits and local parks districts with much-needed funds for critical recreation and conservation projects in local communities.
RELEASE - Coalition applauds Senators Cantwell and Murray for dedicated conservation funding Mar 15, 2012: Transportation bill provides $1.4 billion for federal Land and Water Conservation Fund over two years
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition applauds Senators Murray and Cantwell for support of conservation funding Mar 09, 2012: Amendment to Transportation Bill Supports Local Jobs, Communities
Coalition Applauds President’s Strong Commitment to Conservation Fund Feb 14, 2012: Investment in lands creates jobs and boosts economy
Washington State U.S. House Members Urge Support for Federal Conservation Fund Dec 23, 2011: Bipartisan majority of delegation joins colleagues across the country in requesting continued funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
RELEASE: Members of Washington’s Congressional Delegation Urge Support for Federal Conservation Fund Dec 23, 2011: Bipartisan majority of delegation joins colleagues across the country in requesting continued funding for the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)
Conservation, Business & Sportsmen’s Coalition Applauds Congressional Efforts to Protect LWCF Funding in FY12 Budget Dec 22, 2011: Spending Bill Reflects Broad Support for Land and Water Conservation Fund
Community Members Thank Senator Parlette for Conservation, Recreation Leadership At Susie Stephens Trail Dedication Ceremony Nov 28, 2011
Rep. Steve Tharinger, other Community Leaders Join Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition Board Nov 21, 2011
Coalition of businesses, sportsmen, conservation leaders praises Congressman Dave Reichert in billboard ads Oct 06, 2011: Reichert’s leadership protects clean water, wildlife habitat in Washington
Congressman Reichert to present award to State Senators Steve Litzow, Andy Hill and Joe Fain for conservation leadership Sep 23, 2011
State invests in Cushman - Scott Pierson trail connector Aug 22, 2011
U.S. Senator Patty Murray to speak at Fallen Leaf Lake Park Dedication Ceremony Aug 16, 2011: Park opens thanks to grants from state and federal funds
Wildlife & Recreation Coalition commends bipartisan leadership on Land and Water Aug 08, 2011: Representatives Reichert, Inslee, Dicks take strong stand for conservation fund
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program projects released by State RCO office Jun 23, 2011: Legislators reached across the aisle and worked together to save project in 2011 session: Spokane, Cheney, Newport receive funding
House and Senate come together to save Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program May 26, 2011: Governors Evans and Lowry join supporters around the state in thanking legislature for $42 million in vital conservation funding
Congressman Reichert recognized for conservation leadership May 19, 2011: Congressman’s vote played key role in preserving national conservation funding
Local park set to receive funding from federal grant program May 06, 2011: US Congress funds Klickitat Prairie Park, State WWRP grant status still uncertain
Senate Proposal cuts Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program funding by additional $30 million, moves $16 million to earmarked projects Apr 14, 2011: Senate cuts go much deeper than house, eliminate all farmland preservation, require that WWRP abandon objective criteria to fund politically popular projects
House saves critical outdoor recreation program in Capital budget Apr 06, 2011: Capital budget appropriates $50 million to protect working farms, parks, hunting land, fishing areas and wildlife habitat -- program had been slated for elimination in the governor’s proposed budget
Coalition uses billboard ads to praise Reichert’s leadership Mar 28, 2011
Businesses, outdoor recreation and conservation advocates ask Murray and Cantwell to support conservation fund Mar 23, 2011
Coalition of businesses, hunters, anglers, and conservationists lauds Rep. Dave Reichert Feb 18, 2011: Rep. Dave Reichert votes in support of the Land and Water Conservation Fund.
Coalition Press Release: America's Great Outdoors Initiative Feb 15, 2011
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition supports a Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program for all of Washington Dec 21, 2010
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program contributes millions to state and local economies Dec 21, 2010: Active outdoor recreation contributes $8.5 billion a year in actual retail sales and services across Washington supporting 115,000 jobs, according to a study by the Trust for Public Land
The Boeing Company awards $20,000 grant to the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition for public education, conservation efforts Dec 14, 2010
New Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition board members step up to conservation call Nov 26, 2010
Coalition requests $100 million for parks, wildlife and farms for future generations Oct 08, 2010
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program grants benefit Skagit County farms Sep 29, 2010
Des Moines Creek Trail users celebrate trail completion, thanks to $579,000 WWRP grant Sep 27, 2010
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition annual breakfast Sep 15, 2010: A stellar line-up of panelists from business, real estate and healthcare weigh in on the importance of the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program and open space in Washington.
Citizens of SW Washington support conservation, even in hard times Sep 14, 2010
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition Buys Banner Ads Thanking Senator Cantwell Jun 29, 2010
State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board Approve 2009-2010 Project List for Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program Jul 10, 2009
$70 Million for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program Apr 26, 2009
WWRP Can Help State Meet Needs in Counties throughout the State Mar 31, 2009
Governor Gregoire's Jobs Package Funds Parks, Trails in King, Pierce, Lewis Counties and Spokane area Jan 19, 2009: Governor Gregoire’s economic stimulus package known as the Washington Jobs Now Initiative includes six Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP)
Amendments to state grant program will increase access to state funds for protecting parks, wildlife habitat and working farms Nov 24, 2008
New board members strengthen Coalition that advocates for state funding for conservation and outdoor recreation projects Nov 21, 2008
Demand for state funding for conservation at record breaking levels this year May 06, 2008
The Coalition Receives Award for Work on Parks and Recreation Apr 24, 2008
10 Farms in Washington Awarded State Grant Funds Apr 01, 2008
New board members add to expertise and professional diversity on WA Wildlife and Recreation Coalition Board Feb 13, 2008
Issaquah High Point Trail Ribbon Cutting Celebration Nov 27, 2007
Farmland Preservation Grant Applications Approved Nov 06, 2007
Crossroads Water Spray Playground Celebration Oct 19, 2007
Washington Legislature Doubles Budget for Outdoor Recreation, Habitat Protection Apr 24, 2007
Senate Proposes Doubling Budget for Outdoor Recreation Development, Habitat Protection Mar 28, 2007
State House Committee Proposes Doubling Budget for Key Parks and Wildlife Program Mar 19, 2007
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition Elects New Members to Board of Directors Feb 28, 2007
Governor's Proposed Budget Helps Parks and Wildlife; More Funding Needed Jan 02, 2007
Fish and Wildlife Commission Recommends Doubling Funds for Wildlife, Recreation Projects Oct 10, 2006

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State Senators cherry pick projects, ignore WWRP rankings

The State Senate's proposed budget slashes Washington Wildlife & Recreation Program funding to almost half of what Governor Inslee recommended while favoring poorly ranked projects over highly ranked ones. The WWRP's independent ranking system is the key to its years of success, ensuring only the best projects get funded. Take action & urge your legislators to restore full funding today!

LWCF full funding bill reintroduced

Sens. Baucus (MT), Burr (NC), and Wyden (OR) & 4 cosponsors have introduced a new bill, the “Land and Water Conservation Authorization and Funding Act of 2013,” to provide full, permanent and dedicated funding for LWCF. Please join us in asking Senators Maria Cantwell and Patty Murray to renew their support and once again co-sponsor the bill!

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