BCHW Public Lands Committee

BCHW PLC Action Roundup
KEY:
Scout – Investigation and Discussion
Ride – Take Individual Action as deemed appropriate
Pack String – Take Action now!!

1. DNR Feb 3rd hearing to adopt Recreation WACS.
ACTION: Attend the Natural Resources Board meeting where consideration of adopting the new recreational WACs if you are intto the legislature. See DNR Rec. WACs Update

2. RCO Accepting Applications for Grant Advisory Committees
ACTION: The State Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is looking to fill 17 positions on grant advisory boards including the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Advisory Committee, NOVA, and the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Advisory committee. Equestrians are specifically requested for RTP. Application due date for RTP, NOVA, or LWCP is February 13, 2009. Go to this site for application forms and more information.RCO Grant Advisory Positions

3. Support Keeping Fall City Park under King County Ownership
ACTION: Trailhead and arena facilities may be at risk under existing proposed transfer agreement. Write King County Councilmembers now. See Fall City Park Campaign


4. 2009-11 Budget proposal for WSP may lead to Park Closures
NEWS: Some Washington State Parks may be closed or change hands. Feedback requested. See WSP Possible Park Closures

5. Proposed Rule Change allowing Mountain Bikes in National Parks
ACTION COMMENT: Comments accepted by Park Service through February 17, 2009. See PLC-MBersNPS