Outdoor Alliance has convened a number of state-based coalitions. These coalitions bring together local recreation advocacy groups to advocate on important recreation and conservation priorities in the state, and to bring local recreation voices to federal public land and water policy.

Outdoor Alliance Washington is a coalition of human-powered outdoor recreation organizations representing more than 75,000 members who recreate on public lands and waters in Washington State. OA Washington empowers and engages recreationists to protect Washington’s outdoor spaces and tackle the climate crisis.

From the crashing waves of the Pacific Coast to the forests and valleys of the Mountains to Sound Greenway, across the Cascades to the crags and columns of Eastern Washington’s shrub steppe, Washington's public lands and waters have inspired outdoor adventure for generations. Our goal is to protect these places for current and future generations of hikers, mountaineers, paddlers, and other recreationists.

Washington State has about 19.8 million acres of public land, including 124 state parks, 9 national forests and 3 national parks. Boasting 31 Wilderness areas covering approximately 4.3 million acres, only three states have more acres of Wilderness than Washington. Washington has 3,026 miles of coastline, enjoyed by surfers, beach goers, and paddlers.

More than 90% of Washingtonians participate in outdoor recreation, which supports $26.5 billion in annual spending and 264,000 jobs throughout the state. Many of these outdoor enthusiasts are willing to take action to protect the places they love: some of the congressional districts with the highest number of Outdoor Alliance advocates are located in Washington. We’re also lucky to have state and federal lawmakers who care deeply about the outdoors and are well positioned to make a difference.