WASHINGTON TRAILS ASSOCIATION
Programs
Trail Maintenance Program
TRAIL MAINTENANCE: OUR TRAIL MAINTENANCE PROGRAM IS AMONG THE LARGEST IN THE NATION. EACH YEAR, WTA ENGAGES THOUSANDS OF VOLUNTEERS TO RESTORE AND MAINTAIN TRAILS ACROSS WASHINGTON. OUR TRAIL WORK ENSURES THAT HIKERS, EQUESTRIANS, AND OUTDOOR ENTHUSIASTS HAVE SAFE, WELL-MAINTAINED TRAILS TO ENJOY WHILE ALSO ADDRESSING THE BACKLOG OF DEFERRED MAINTENANCE ON PUBLIC LANDS. A WELL-MAINTAINED TRAIL IS A KEY TOOL IN THE PROTECTION OF OUR PUBLIC LANDS -- KEEPING VISITORS OFF THE SENSITIVE FLORA AND REDUCING EROSION ON POPULAR TRAILS. BY PARTNERING WITH LAND MANAGERS, WE HELP EXTEND THE CAPACITY OF AGENCIES RESPONSIBLE FOR WASHINGTON'S TRAILS. IN 2024, WTA COMPLETED OVER 158,000 HOURS OF TRAIL WORK, THE MAJORITY OF THAT WAS DONATED LABOR THANKS TO VOLUNTEERS, IMPROVING MORE THAN 300 TRAILS ACROSS THE STATE.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$4MHiking And Trail Information Services
COMMUNICATIONS: WTA IS THE GO-TO SOURCE FOR HIKING AND TRAIL INFORMATION ACROSS WASHINGTON, PROVIDING FREE, ACCESSIBLE RESOURCES FOR SAFE AND RESPONSIBLE EXPLORATION. IN 2024, 5.5 MILLION PEOPLE RELIED ON WTA'S ONLINE TOOLS, HIKING GUIDE, TRIP REPORTS, AND LEAVE NO TRACE EDUCATION. WTA BELIEVES THAT PEOPLE PROTECT THE PLACES THEY LOVE AND EMPOWERS HIKERS TO BE SAFE, INFORMED STEWARDS. BY BLENDING EXPERTISE AND COMMUNITY INSIGHTS (OVER 5,300 HIKERS CONTRIBUTED 16,250 TRIP REPORTS IN 2024), WTA CULTIVATES AN INCLUSIVE HIKING COMMUNITY AND PROVIDES VALUABLE DATA ON TRAIL CONDITIONS AND RECREATION TRENDS.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.5MCommunity Partnerships And Leadership Development
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT: WTA WORKS TO LOWER BARRIERS SO EVERYONE CAN EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF TIME OUTDOORS. OUR FAMILIES GO HIKING E-NEWSLETTER INSPIRES 68,000 SUBSCRIBERS WITH TIPS AND TRIP IDEAS, AND OUR OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM EQUIPS LEADERS TO HELP GET YOUTH OUTSIDE. IN 2024, WE SUPPORTED 4,600+ OUTDOOR EXPERIENCES VIA GEAR LIBRARIES IN SEATTLE AND PUYALLUP, PARTNERING WITH 70+ ORGANIZATIONS. OUR TRAINED AMBASSADORS CONNECTED WITH 8,000+ PEOPLE, SHARING RESPONSIBLE RECREATION AND TRAIL INFORMATION.GeographiesNot indicatedDatesJan 1, 2024 – Dec 31, 2024Source990No causes providedNo populations provided–$1.1M
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