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Kiwanis Park in Mount Vernon WWRC, July 11, 2008

 

Thumbs up: Funding request Editorial, The Olympian, July 19, 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

 

Northwest Maritime Center Grand Opening WWRC, July 3, 2008

 

Kiwanis Park in Mount Vernon WWRC, July 11, 2008

 

Mailbox Peak feeling the pressure Denise Miller, Snoqualmie Valley Record, April 10, 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

 

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, Sept. 29, 2007, The Seattle Times

 

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

 

Lawmakers head home after boosting budget By David Ammons; April 23, 2007 © Associated Press

 

Projects funded on Twin Harbors By Steven Friederich; April 23, 2007 © The Aberdeen Daily World

 

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 OKs big state budget plans; talks with House ahead By David Ammons; March 31, 2007 © The Vancouver Columbian

 

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

 

House Dems offer construction, highway budgets By David Ammons; March 19, 2007 © The Vancouver Columbian

 

State House Committee Proposes Doubling Budget for Key Parks and Wildlife Program WWRC, Mar. 19, 2007

 

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

 

Making up for lots of lost time: Tacoma's Chinese park takes shape after 14 years By Kris Sherman; Feb. 18, 2007 © The Tacoma News Tribune

 

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

 

Chinese Reconciliation Project addresses dark chapter in Tacoma's past By David Chesanow; Feb. 7, 2007 © Tacoma News Tribune

 

Cities to form park district By Dean Baker; Feb. 5, 2