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- EIN 91-1472783
- (206) 545-9161
- 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Ste 307 Seattle WA 98103-6956 USA
- www.wwta.org
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Nonprofit Overview
Causes: Environment, Environmental Education, Recreation & Sports, Sports, Swimming & Other Water Recreation, Water, Water Resources, Wetlands Conservation & Management
Mission: Through advocacy, education, and stewardship, washington water trails association protects and promotes public access to washington waterways, shorelines, and marine trails for human-powered watercraft. With our efforts, we want to inspire current and future generations to enjoy and take a greater role in protecting our water ways, and ensuring public access.
Programs: Secures marine and inland access for the public, focusing on the needs of non-motorized boaters in washington state. Negotiates and partners with city, state, local and national governments, business and other organizations for camping sites, sanitary facilities and safe recreational facilities accessible from the water. Conducts work parties with volunteers and educates people on the need to conserve shorelines and preserve vital aquatic habitat. Distributes educational material on stewardship and low impact use via print, workshops and electronic media. In mid-2016 the organization shed its paid staff and converted to a volunteer model. The treasurer donated 80 hours at a rate of $100 per hour, others volunteered at least 300 hours. This is not reflected in the financial information in the 990
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