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Partnerships
The Olympic National Forest is a place of shared stewardship where partnerships are a key to accomplishing the Forest Service’s mission:
To sustain the health, diversity, and productivity of the forest to meet the needs of present and future generations.
We want to partner with people and organizations who have a mutual interest in accomplishing this mission.
Partnerships can take many forms, from formal agreements with multiple year commitments, or even a single volunteer event.
Our partners can be nonprofit and for-profit entities; rural, urban, and tribal communities; universities and minority-serving institutions; land management agencies; and more.
We value the contributions partners bring including traditional ecological knowledge, creativity and innovation for effective public outreach and education, experience in managing work projects, and subject-matter expertise.
Shared Stewardship
Begin a Partnership
For more than 100 years, the Forest Service has brought people and communities together to answer the call of conservation. Through campground hosting, trail maintenance, visitor services, research and more, volunteers make significant contributions to the legacy of conservation for future generations.
Only with the help of dedicated partners can we care for this shared natural resource to promote the lasting economic, ecological, and social vitality of the forest.
We have plenty of partnership opportunities for people and organizations to explore.
Volunteer
No matter what your skills or abilities are almost anyone can be a volunteer and help in some way.
If you or a group of people are interested in volunteering with Olympic National Forest check out our volunteer page to learn more about volunteer opportunities or get in touch with Josh Parker, Olympic National Forest’s Volunteer & Partnership Coordinator.
Or consider joining one of the many partners who already work on the forest.
Start a Formal Partnership.
If you are a member of a group who wants to tackle larger jobs and long-term projects, then establishing a formal partnership with the Olympic National Forest is great fit.
Formal Partnerships allow the Forst Service to exchange resources and funding while working alongside your organization to tackle large projects.
Formal Partnerships require written agreements. The Forest Service and its partners negotiate and write these agreements together.
To learn more about establishing a formal partnership check out Preparing to Partner Page to learn or contact Josh Parker, Partnership & Volunteer Coordinator.
Who We Work With
Congressionally-Chartered Foundations
The Forest Service works with three congressionally-chartered nonprofit partners:
The National Forest Foundation
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
National Environmental Education Foundation
Federal Land Management and Regulatory Agencies
Environmental Protection Agency
National Park Service/Olympic National Park
U.S. Department of Transportation
Recreation Focus
The Olympic peninsula is a national treasure for outdoor recreation, and a lot of hard work goes into maintaining access for the public. A multitude of partners organize volunteers to support our developed recreation sites, such as campgrounds, and are currently single-handedly maintaining the trail system in Olympic National Forest (600+ miles). These partners are constantly recruiting and welcoming new folks, so please reach out if you’re interested.
Back Country Horsemen of Washington State (Mount Olympus Chapter and Grays Harbor Chapter)
Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance
Mt. Rose Trail Crew (No website)
State of Washington Department of Natural Resources
Youth and Community Engagement Focused
The Olympic National Forest is constantly looking for ways to bring youth to the forest and better connect our next generation of stewards to the land. Our partners share in a passion for connecting young people and nature in ways that are relevant, fun, educational, and impactful. From youth trail work to 4th grade classroom visits, we support the idea of every kid getting outdoors.
Discover Your Northwest and Olympic Recreation Collaborative
Pacific Northwest Trails Association
Student Conservation Association
Restoration Focus
The Olympic National Forest has been working with partners for decades to restore the watersheds, ecosystems, and wildlife habitat that has been adversely impacted by the unsustainable forestry practices of the recent past. The work of these partners benefits all living species on the peninsula, including us.
Back Country Horsemen of Washington State
Clallam County (Noxious Weeds/Invasive Species)
Ducks Unlimited (Aquatic Organism Passage)
Dungeness River Management Team (Watershed & Aquatic Species Restoration)
Grays Harbor County & Grays Harbor Conservation District
National Experienced Workforce Solutions
Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition
Sierra Club of North Olympic Peninsula
Woodland Park Zoological Society
Infrastructure
The Olympic National Forest receives some of the highest levels of precipitation of any place in the country. That, combined with the growing impacts of climate change, have taken a toll of our road and facilities infrastructure. The result can be failing roads that contaminate our streams with sediment, stunting the recovery of salmon and other aquatic species. These partners work side by side with forest staff to design, fund, and implement projects to decommission roads, replace culverts, and improve passage for our aquatic organisms.
National Experienced Workforce Solutions
Washington State Department of Transportation