TREAD

TREAD, which stands for Trails & Recreation, Engagement, Advocacy and Development, is NCW’s trusted partner in outdoor recreation. We collaborate with over 50 diverse partners to drive sustainable outdoor recreation initiatives in the region. 

Outdoor recreation is a key attraction that helps drive our local economy and enhance our quality of life. According to an Economic Analysis of Outdoor Recreation in Washington State, it contributed nearly $720 million dollars to the local economy in 2020 alone. However, rising visitor numbers, years of underfunding, and recent U.S. Forest Service staffing cuts are putting our local, state and federal public lands at risk. To address these challenges, TREAD is partnering with interested local businesses, land managers, tourists, and community members to launch One for the Outdoors—a two-part program connecting donations and volunteers with key outdoor recreation needs in the region.