Washington Trail's Association "Safer Trails" project advocated for changes that will make the woods a more welcoming place for all trail users. Elements of this project included:

• minimum age legislation, requiring hunters under the age of sixteen to be accompanied by an adult;

• budgetary proviso with the Department of Fish and Wildlife to earmark $15,000 for upgrading their hunting information;

• supporting the Snoqualmie Ranger District to close 7,000 acres to target shooting; and

• continued public education on hiker safety gear during hunting season.

WTA staff and volunteers at 2009 Hiker Lobby Day

Senator Jeanne Kohl-Welles addresses volunteers at Hiker Lobby Day.

New signs on the Snoqualmie District

Safety orange pack covers are now on sale in the WTA online store.