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Trip Report - The Mountaineers CEO Advocates for Public Lands and Agency Staffing in Washington, D.C.
Our CEO Tom Vogl recently joined our Outdoor Alliance (OA) partners in D.C. to advocate for public lands and the outdoor experience with lawmakers and land managers. Read more about Tom’s trip and how we’re more effective when we advocate together with our recreation partners.
Action Alert! Advocate for Public Lands and Recreation in the 2025 Washington State Budget
With only a few weeks remaining in the 2025 Washington state legislative session, read an update on where our state policy priorities stand, including how we’ve been advocating to support Washington’s state-managed public lands and how to take action against proposed funding cuts to important conservation and recreation programs.
Top 10 Trip Reports - March 2025
Each month, we sort through all your trip reports, pick our favorites, and celebrate them here! Read on for top reports from March 2025.
2025 Member & Volunteer Survey Results
In February 2025, we invited our members and volunteers to participate in our biannual community survey. We are excited to share these preliminary results with our community.
Gov. Ferguson Announces Funding to Restore Access to the Hoh Rainforest
Washington Governor Bob Ferguson joined conservation and recreation partners at The Mountaineers Seattle Program Center yesterday to announce state funding to restore access to the Hoh Rainforest and Mount Olympus. Read on for more on the announcement and the importance of having access to these areas for our community.
How Early Administrative Actions Could Impact Public Lands
The new administration has released a slew of executive orders and federal workforce cuts that will impact public lands and climate. Learn more about these executive orders, what they mean for our national forests and parks, and how The Mountaineers is advocating to ensure that the federal government upholds its responsibility to protect our cherished natural resources.