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Dana Watts, the executive director of Leave No Trace, accepts funding from Airbnb representatives at an outdoor podium ceremony.
Leave No Trace Expands Partnership with Airbnb in Washington State

August 26, Washington State — This week, Airbnb announced a $1 million investment in environmental protection initiatives across Washington State. The funding commitment includes an expanded partnership with Leave No Trace, as well as donations to local nonprofits Washington’s National Park Fund and Trout Unlimited. Additionally, Airbnb is investing in climate-resilient forests through EFM and the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust on the Olympic Peninsula and western Washington State. “Partners like Airbnb allow Leave No Trace to bring award-winning stewardship programs to Washington State and

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