Pete Steelquist is the Washington Policy Manager for the Surfrider Foundation, one of nine member organizations at Outdoor Alliance. Pete is a lifelong Washingtonian who lives on the Olympic Peninsula, where he is an avid surfer and mountain biker.
Read MoreA proposed rollback of Clean Water Act protections would leave more streams and wetlands vulnerable to pollution—putting outdoor recreation, public health, and local economies downstream at risk.
Read MoreIn 2002, two leaders in the paddling community, Pam Dillon and Risa Shimoda, helped to found a coalition of recreation groups committed to working together to protect landscapes and outdoor experiences.
Read MoreProtected public lands and waters are at the heart of great outdoor experiences. For ten years, Outdoor Alliance has united the human-powered outdoor recreation community to achieve lasting conservation victories. Outdoor Alliance is a coalition of national advocacy organizations that includes the Surfrider Foundation.
Read MoreOver the past ten years, being a part of Outdoor Alliance has helped American Whitewater level up its national advocacy efforts, bringing the voices of many other organizations to back up our advocacy efforts to protect paddling, wild rivers, and our ability to enjoy them.
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