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THE WEEKENDER REPORT
The latest in fish and wildlife recreational opportunities across Washington State

Fort Worden

State Parks Commission will consider transfer of Fort Worden to public development authority

At its regular meeting on Thursday, the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will consider a resolution that establishes the conditions under which the Commission would be willing to transfer Fort Worden State Park to the Fort Worden Lifelong Learning Center Public Development Authority (PDA) that would own and manage the park.
The resolution will be considered during the regular meeting, which begins at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the Labor and Industries Auditorium, 7273 Linderson Way S.W., Tumwater. Time for public comment is provided at all regular Commission meetings.
If the PDA completes a business plan showing that it can successfully fund the park and if it agrees to certain deed restrictions and conditions as required by the Commission, Fort Worden State Park would be transferred to the PDA to operate by July 1 of 2013. The resolution to be considered by the Commission includes a provision to give the public ample opportunity to learn about and express their views regarding the potential transfer of Fort Worden State Park to the PDA. A transfer would happen only with the condition that Fort Worden be managed as a park and available to the public. If that failed to happen, it would revert back to the State.
Consideration of the Fort Worden transfer is the latest in a long series of discussions about long-range planning for the park. A formal long-range planning process for Fort Worden State Park began in 2004, and subsequently, a group of citizens and potential park partners organized as a public development authority. Since 2004, the Commission has adopted a vision and mission statement for Fort Worden State Park, approved a roadmap and assumptions to guide long-range planning, adopted land classifications, a long-term boundary and park use and development principles. The planning process, supported with public and private funds, resulted in 2008 Commission adoption of a long-range plan to transform the park into a Lifelong Learning Center.
The Lifelong Learning Center concept is envisioned to provide outdoor space for recreational and educational opportunities and to house a variety of tenants and groups that would offer programs and classes on a variety of subjects, including performing and visual arts, environmental and natural resources, health and wellness, historic preservation, cultural history and more.

ONP Superintendent to Retire

Karen Gustin, Olympic National Park Superintendent since April 2008, will retire early next month, she announced today.
"I have thoroughly enjoyed working at Olympic National Park,” said Gustin. “The staff is a great group of people to work with, as are the communities of the Olympic Peninsula. The community support and our park neighbors have been wonderful here.”

Green Mt. State Forest

Recreation alert for Green Mountain State Forest: Access to Beaver Pond Trail closed Feb. 6-20. Green Mountain State Forest is located east of Bremerton on the Kitsap Peninsula.

Info meeting: small-scale mining on beaches Feb 16

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) and the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invite the public to attend an informational meeting to discuss about recently adopted state regulations on small-scale mineral prospecting and mining on ocean beaches.
The meeting will be held 6:30 p.m. Feb. 16, at the Montesano City Hall, 112 North Main Street, Montesano. Information will be provided about small-scale beach prospecting rules enacted by State Parks in 2011 to regulate this activity on ocean beaches. The public is welcome to share opinions and preferences about the rules and regulations during the discussion.
WDFW and State Parks conducted a two-year, legislatively mandated pilot program from 2008 to 2010 on small-scale mineral prospecting and mining on ocean beaches. The agencies reported their findings and recommendations on the activity to the Legislature in December 2010. Based on the results of the pilot program, State Parks adopted rules that allow mineral prospecting and mining on a small, recreational scale, under certain restrictions. The pilot program findings and the State Parks rules on small-scale beach prospecting are available online at www.parks.wa.gov/rules. Large-scale commercial mining is prohibited on ocean beaches in Washington. For more information about the informational meeting, write This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call (360) 725-9777.
The Commission manages a diverse system of more than 100 state parks and recreation programs, including long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation. The 98-year-old park system will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2013.
Washington State Parks is on Twitter at WaStatePks_NEWS and YouTube at WashingtonStateParks.

Mt. Baker Area

New Programs Offer Winter Fun, Learning: Snowshoe Hikes in Mt. Baker Area; Cross Country Skiing at Snoqualmie Pass. Viva Worthington treks through the Snoqualmie National Forest. US Forest Service photo. Check website for more information: www.fs.usda.gov/mbs See larger photo: click Read More