We protect and expand PUBLIC ACCESS to Washington's shorelines for human and wind powered watercraft and for the enjoyment of nature for all.
Welcome to Washington Water Trails Association, where the public’s right to access Washington’s waters is paramount. WWTA is your advocate, working to expand, protect, and steward Washington’s amazing aquatic natural resources. Join us for fun shore side and on the water soon!
06/01/2026
Handing out the prizes! Money, in dollar denominations…  we heard a few people ended their race early at Fay Bainbridge Park, one of our Cascadia Marine Trail sites. Hopefully everyone is OK.  Ties were given out to each racer, and if they stopped at any point, a certain length was cut off the tie 🙂 
Another final arrival…
Here at the Northwest Maritime Center… All of the racers have come in but one! He was paddling against a 3 kn current in the cut between Indian Island and the mainland earlier today.
The Cascadia Marine Trail site in La Conner is wonderful although one does have to watch for the currents!
05/30/2026
First team to finish! 
05/27/2026
It is so sweet seeing different kinds of boats coming together 🙂 
05/25/2026
Orcas Can’t Vote, But You Can.
Did you know June is Orca Action Month? We’ll be kicking off Orca Month with our annual Orca Fest on May 31st at KEXP Gathering Space from 11AM - 2PM
Orca Action Month, originally started by Orca Network, brings together researchers, advocates, and orca lovers to raise awareness and take action to protect these incredible animals. In partnership with the Orca Salmon Alliance, it’s grown into a movement to help recover Southern Resident orcas.
This year’s theme, Orcas Can't Vote But You Can, reminds us that the future of these marine species relies on our collective action. When we protect orcas, we protect the future for all of us. 💙
Visit OrcaMonth.com to view other upcoming events, educational resources, and ways to take meaningful action. Together, we can be the catalyst for change.
Artwork by Rachael Kutz
05/23/2026
In the last couple of years our signage at Bowman Bay has either gone missing or disappeared. Here is how it used to look with the Carsonite post at the beach to mark the Cascadia Marine Trail site. We would love to have some paddlers use the site and send us reports. It's one of the best! Paddle in only 🙂