The Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust has won a new $50,000 grant from the Boeing Company to help cities and towns along Interstate 90 grow sustainably.

“We realize growth is going to happen but our region can do it in the most graceful way possible,” said Cynthia Welti, Greenway Trust Executive Director. “This new grant will help us help even more communities with their specific needs.”

The Greenway stretches more than 100 miles along I-90 from Puget Sound to Central Washington, encompassing towns, cities, farms, natural habitats, historic sites, parks, lakes, rivers and mountains. The Greenway Trust works with municipalities on market-based strategies – such as the transfer of development rights, conservation easements and land acquisition – to preserve those treasured assets as towns plan for growth and development.

In addition to the $50,000 grant, Boeing provided a $10,000 sponsorship for the annual Greenway Days festival. The June event encourages people to enjoy and explore the many treasures in the Greenway.