From the desk of Jon Snyder
Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development
Senior Policy Advisor to Governor Jay Inslee
June 4, 2019
- Great American Rail Trail, and Washington portion, unveiled:
Great American Rail Trail route unveiled at historic South Cle Elum Depot
State Parks, trail partners commemorate Rails-to-Trails cross country trail
- New Washington state park in the works along Nisqually River
- Veterans benefit from protecting our public lands
- Challenges and progress for the Olympic Discovery Trail:
No timeline for Olympic Discovery Trail damages
Options for ODT segment in Jefferson County outlined
ODT: Rerouting cyclists off narrow highway
- Significant budget shortfall for WDFW:
WDFW Shortfall Grows; Leaders Take Questions During Livestream
WDFW faces $7M budget shortfall
WA outdoor business news:
Water-ski maker Connelly is expanding from boards to tubes
Outdoor Recreation State Business Organizations (Including WA state)
Eric Artz is REI new CEO and President
Eddie Bauer faces $9.8M tab for data breach
Brooks Running opens distribution center in Indiana
MSR® Releases 2019 Manufacturing & Social Responsibility Report
Outdoor Research doubles U.S. manufacturing to more than 200 jobs with second onshore factory
Boutique bike shop shows how Trump’s tariffs can hit the little guy
Governor news:
Trail news:
The Story of Saving Mount St. Helens Offers Lessons for Today’s Trail Advocates
Hunting and Fishing news:
Mountain lion attacks child at Washington park before being tracked and killed
Two Wolves Killed in Stevens County
WDFW director supports federal de-listing for wolves
Colville Tribe nets 28 pound female northern pike
Additional news:
Stop trying to solve traffic and start building great places
U.S. News and World Report: Why Washington is the Best State in America
Family’s dog dies after exposure to toxic algae at Anderson Lake State Park
This Seattle woman started an adventure group that fosters community for LGTBQ in the outdoors
Cost Of Youth Sports Delaying Retirement For Parents
It’s Time to Build Some Artificial Reefs, Baby!
State Parks Pauses Plan to Transfer Packwood Park Land to County
Opposition grows for proposed mining in Skagit River headwaters
Dabob Bay gains protection after Legislature funds land transfer
Visiting a national park this summer? You’ll get up-close view of climate crisis
No Child Left Inside: The Confluence Project
This Pasco field trip leaves no child inside
Bainbridge-based Team Sail Like a Girl sets sail for second Race to Alaska title
SOAR Act to Help Groups Get Outside
After nearly going extinct, Washington’s pygmy rabbits need room to grow
Three of the Top Ten National Parks are in Washington
Washington opens boat decontamination station
After 20 years 24-hour bike race takes final lap
Mt. Rainier’s Paradise in re-opens after major renovation
Snow is gone from Stevens Pass, 5th earliest melt on record
Controversy over proposed youth sports complex in Glenrose area
Finding common ground in protecting the great outdoors
Oregon climber’s family settles case claiming delayed rescue
Bloomsday founder in his final mile
State poised to implement faulty recreation plan`
Battle over orca whale watch restrictions heats up in San Juan County
Planning opportunities:
Additional public meeting planned to discuss sturgeon regulations in Washington
Public invited to help shape the future of Alta Lake and Bridgeport State Parks
Upcoming grants:
- Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grants: Applications due July 15.
- Did you know? USDOT TIFIA Rural Project Initiative loans can be used to construct pedestrian/bicyclist infrastructure
Jon Snyder
Jon Snyder
Outdoor recreation and Economic Development Senior Policy Advisor to Gov. Jay Inslee
Office: 360-902-0488 Mobile: 360-584-3804
Todd Elsworth is one of the many “Mossy-haired lunatics roaming the dripping peninsulas”, described in “I’m Here for the Weather” by Tom Robbins. As executive director, he works to fulfill our mission to teach the health benefits of nature, promote outdoor recreation, and steward the places where we play.
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