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Through advocacy, education, and stewardship, WWTA protects and promotes public access to Washington waterways/shorelines for non-motorized watercraft

GiveBig and help Washington Water Trails create an

GiveBig and help Washington Water Trails create and maintain access to the water!

WWTA - Reminder - Jennifer Hahn Salmon Dinner / Wo

WWTA - Reminder - Jennifer Hahn Salmon Dinner / Work Party in Ballard This Saturday for Earth Week!

We had a great time collaborating with Washington

We had a great time collaborating with Washington State Park staff on where the new Cascadia Marine Trail site will go at Kopachuck State Park. It turns out it’s going in right next to the water with a great view! They also pointed out that their event space is up for rent and we thought we might put on a paddle and picnic at the facility.

WWTA - Update - Jennifer Hahn Salmon Dinner with S

WWTA - Update - Jennifer Hahn Salmon Dinner with Seaweed Embellishment

Loved all the paddlers at the Saint Paddle’s Day R

Loved all the paddlers at the Saint Paddle’s Day Race at Alderbrook Resort!

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WWTA - Reminder - Jeff Renner is Speaking on Weather Tomorrow

WWTA - Thank You for Helping Keep Our Water Trails

WWTA - Thank You for Helping Keep Our Water Trails Thriving

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WWTA - Gratefulness - Thank you for your support! Upcoming Events

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Support #GivingTuesday 2025 for Continued Access to the Water! *New - Drawing for an NRS Drybag! See link above.

WWTA #GivingTuesday is today! Salmon Dinner with

WWTA #GivingTuesday is today! Salmon Dinner with Rob Casey is Thursday! Click the link above to see more!

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Donate today to preserve access to the water, and back to the land! #CascadiaMarineTrail #WashingtonWaterTrails #Paddle #Row #Sail #GivingTuesday

WWTA Newsletter: #GivingTuesday/Salmon Dinner with

WWTA Newsletter: #GivingTuesday/Salmon Dinner with Rob Casey and More!

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WWTA Updated Link for Holiday Salmon Dinner with Rob Casey December 4th/Volunteer meeting November 20th

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Special kiosk delivery to Shaw Island, thanks to the crew on the ferry Yakima and Ranger Nick from San Juan County parks!

The Rangers at Odlin County Park do such a great j

The Rangers at Odlin County Park do such a great job with the Cascadia Marine Trail site! Right under a tree, at the beach, it has a nice kayak rack, a great kiosk for the signage, and a prominent carsonite sign leading paddlers in. 💕 #OdlinCountyPark #Paddle #CascadiaMarineTrail #WashingtonWaterTrails #HumanPoweredBoating #NonMotorized.

WWTA Newsletter - Blake Island Meeting, Raffle Win

WWTA Newsletter - Blake Island Meeting, Raffle Winners, New Signage

Final day for WWTA Membership and Donation Drive -

Final day for WWTA Membership and Donation Drive - Reminder, upcoming Paddle to Hope Island North - New Signage

WWTA Membership Drive, Donation and Raffle with Ka

WWTA Membership Drive, Donation and Raffle with Kayaks and Exped Sleeping Bag in Raffle

Our Blind Island work party was such a success! Ev

Our Blind Island work party was such a success! Everyone had fun and so many noxious weeds such as scotch broom and Himalayan blackberry were removed. If you would like to be a steward of a site, we can use people all over to clean signs and pull weeds. 🐋 #BlindIsland #WashingtonStateParks #WorkParty #HimalayanBlackberry #ScotchBroom #CascadiaMarineTrail.

WWTA July Newsletter, Membership Drive, Hope Islan

WWTA July Newsletter, Membership Drive, Hope Island South and North Paddles!

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We protect and expand PUBLIC ACCESS to Washington's shorelines for human and wind powered watercraft and for the enjoyment of nature for all.

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2 weeks ago

GiveBig and help Washington Water Trails create and maintain access to the water! www.wagives.org/organization/wwtaNewsletter: mailchi.mp/wwta/givebig-and-help-washington-water-trails-create-and-maintain-access-to-the-water ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you, Ivan Storck for this great review of our dinner with Jennifer Hahn Thursday night!www.instagram.com/p/DXx_7y0FCfdhkR1PXfnFmRTQQLe1eRmnHXSPy80/?igsh=MXVkazBlbmRoM3Brdw== ... See MoreSee Less

Tonight was a deep dive into the edible wonders of the Northwest coast with the incredible Jennifer Hahn at @washingtonwatertrails. 🌊 It turns out the “weeds” we paddle past every day are actually a nutrient-dense goldmine. From the surprising protein content of Nori to the “sea bacon” crunch of Dulse, every bite was a lesson in PNW foraging. The Highlights: • Sea Lettuce Butter: Dried and crumbled with shallots and garlic—an absolute game-changer on fresh bread. • Sea Bacon: Dulse is the savory, salty snack I didn’t know I was missing. • Nori Power: Did you know it’s 30-40% protein? • Coastal Medicine: Beyond the flavor, these seaweeds are packed with fiber, antioxidants, and anti-cancer properties. • Forest Tea: Finished off with Douglas fir tea—an old-school “anti-scurvy” Vitamin C boost that tastes like the woods. More than just a meal, the night focused on the concept of Ishqualamie—the practice of preparing food with deep mindfulness and intention. Huge thanks to Jennifer Hahn for sharing the wisdom from Pacific Harvest and for reminding us to look a little closer at the tideline.

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3 weeks ago

Thanks to Ballard Rotary and Groundswell for helping to clean up the 24th Ave. Street End, which is along our Lakes to Locks Trail! #groundswell ... See MoreSee Less

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