The Mountaineers Public Lands Recreation Impacts Survey

Share Your Recreation Impacts Story With The Mountaineers

Over the past several years, agency staffing cuts, funding shortfalls, and natural disasters have taken a toll on Washington’s public lands where we love to recreate. As The Mountaineers advocates for increased support for land managers amid these challenges, we need your help! Have you encountered impacts like:

Full vault toilets or piled-up trash at campgrounds
Closures restricting access to your favorite recreation site
Storm damage obstructing trails, such as erosion, washed-out bridges, or fallen trees
Congested trailheads leading to unsafe parking conditions
Lack of ranger presence leading to safety or environmental concerns

Share your recreation impacts story through this quick 3 minute survey. We'll use your input to help inform our advocacy and demonstrate to decision-makers and the broader outdoor community the importance of adequate staffing and funding for public lands.

1. Tell us your name *This question is required.

2. Please provide your email address *This question is required.

3. Where did you observe or experience this issue? (Ex. “Blue Lake Trail”, “Deception Pass State Park”, “Forest Service Road 9030 to the Talapus Lake Trailhead”)

4. When did you observe or experience this issue? (Approximate date and time)

5. Tell us your story: What did you notice? How did it affect your experience? What do you want us to know about this recreation impact?

6. Do you have any photos of this issue you'd like to share? Photos are especially helpful for illustrating real on-the-ground conditions and strengthening our advocacy efforts.

Please upload your photo(s) here

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May we use this photo in reports, blogs, or other communications?