TREAD is an organisation based in Washington State, USA. They were established to bring together more than 50 partners that work to enhance and protect the region’s outdoor recreation. Before TREAD was created there were a multitude of organisations and programmes providing outdoor recreation opportunities for the community, but their effort lacked coordination. Now TREAD works with these organisations to find creative solutions for sustainable trails, diverse partnership, community leadership, and economic development, focusing on achieving sustainability and accessibility.

With their view of their 50+ partners TREAD are in a unique position to see the intersections and needs of those organisations. So, they can leverage their relationships to efficiently fund, plan, and execute projects, spanning over up to 20 years.