Press Releases

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