Go Play Outside Alliance of Washington   (GoPAW)

March 1st, 2010

Go Play Outside Alliance of Washington and its many recreational partners, associations, organizations (non-profit & government) promote and support outdoor recreational activities.

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NEW LINK TO HELP PROMOTE "Go Play Outside" programs.  You can now make a donation in support of youth outdoor programs that are part of the Go Play Outside initiative through the following link.  Please consider this also when you are purchasing a license for Hunting and Fishing in the state of WAshington.  Each license vendor and online purchase has an option to support these programs. Make sure to ask them, or:

Why not do it today, it is 100% tax deductable!

Make a Donation for Kids! 

Donations are collected through a dedicated account through WDFW for youth programs.  These funds are are then transferred to GoPAW through a contract with the agency to support the "Go Play Outside" initiative.  GoPAW is proud to spend 100% of the funding received from WDFW for youth programs!

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"KIDS' FISH-IN"

See, I got'em, you can too! 

IT's happening everyone and dates are now being posted on the "Kids' Fish-In" page.  

Check out the "Kids' Fish-In" Webpage for details on when and where each of these events will be held.

Registration forms will be added daily now for each event listed, if your local event does not yet have a form available, it will made available shortly.  For sponsor participation or to find out more information, you can contact the program coordinator at KidsFishIn@gopaw.org or check out our SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES webpage now online where you can download the sponsors form, fill it out and mail it in support of one or more of these events.

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GoPAW in parthership with Pacific Power and Light and the WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife will be hosting the Merwin Special Kids Day at the Merwin Hatchery near Woodland, Washington on the Lewis River.  The date is July 17th.  Select the webpage shown on the right and find out more about this great event and how you too can become involved by becoming a sponsor or helping to connect your group with this great event.  

 July 17, 2010

It will be a fun day for all!

Contact GoPAWStaff@gopaw.org for more information and opportunities!

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2010 YOUTH EXPO CANCELLED 

January 25,2010 - Due to worsening state revenue collections and additional agency budget cuts, the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife withdrew both financial and staff resources from the 2010 Youth Expo. With just four months remaining before our scheduled event, GoPAW is unable to fund, staff, and promote Expo with no WDFW participation. There will be no Washington Youth Outdoor Adventure Expo this year.

GoPAW contacted USFWS, and has reached preliminary agreement to site the 2011 Youth Expo on the grounds of the federal fish hatchery on Icicle Creek at Leavenworth, in eastern Washington. This location is in the midst of one of Washington's premier outdoor recreation areas. Planning meetings with the enthusiastic local community will begin later this spring.

Please stay tuned for more updates on the 2011 Youth Outdoors Adventure Expo

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Founded in 2003, GoPAW is a registered non-profit (formerly known as the "Washington Wildlife Collition") and is the statewide promoter of events that youth can attend or participate in to learn about activities and opportunties that abound in the state of Washington.  Links to the many different groups and partnerships are being constantly being added to help connect everyone together to learn about activities and opportunities to "Go Play Outside."  Check in often as this page will be updated on an ongoing basis.  It is our hope that you will find this website helpful in connecting your family with the many great opportunities that Washington State has to offer its citizens and visitors.

What We Do

Events and Activities are held throughout the state of Washington in collaboration with many different outdoor related non-profit associations (clubs, groups, organizations) in support of the "Go Play Outside" initiative on behalf of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. 

 Examples of these activities include:

• Youth Fishing
• Pellet gun or target shooting
• Archery (traditional and modern styles)
• Fly-fishing
• Canoeing
• Annual Youth Outdoor Adventure Expo
• County and State Fairs in Washington

How to reach us?

Are you interested in partnering or joining in on the many activities that GoPAW promotes?  If so, drop us an email at webmaster@gopaw.org

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For non-profits; contact us for information on how your club or group can become a participating member and get your website or contact information linked through this site.

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Teachers and parents, if you are interested in activities or opportunities that might be available, please contact us for more information as to what we can offer or provide to your programs.