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1 Friends of the Hoko River tate Park Sent: Friday, November 14, :30 PM To: Washington State Parks Planning Hello Nikki, Wishing you well in this complex work. Nancy and I are working on our End of the Year Report and drafting the 2015 Operations Plan. We have poured many hours into this work and are seeing responses and increased visitors and interest at the HRSP. Nancy's work with the Clallam County Heritage Advisory Board has brought several tours and much interest. Steve Gilstrom regards our efforts as significant. At this time, we do not have many revenue generating opportunities but are working to reduce costs of operations. We want to comment on the Park's Real Estate proposal draft. We spoke w/ Stet from FOSSIL sp. Do you have some suggestions on what we may best do to represent the HRSP as an asset in the State Parks system of Parks? It will become a significant location in time as development will extend opportunities to the public in this corner of the state. How to offer more from the FHRSP to offset costs in the short run is our primary interest. We would like to have a phone conversation to bounce some ideas off you to help us stay w/i reasonable bounds in our proposal. We talk with Steve Gilstrom and he is respectful of our work, but is uncertain as to what roles we can expand to. We are eager to increase the role for the FHRSP and stewardship of some of the assets, e.g. the Baxter House, barns and grounds, as well as expand the sustainable agricultural models on the Cowan Heritage Site. How to describe next steps and determine a pace that is helpful to State Parks is a question. When would be a good time to call to have a brief talk about what is realistic and helpful. RoyMorris FHRSP, Chair Sekiu 02/19/2016

2 Millersylvania RBA City State Olympia Wa Zip As a homeowner of a residential property on the boundary of the area described in your proposal, I support the agency's move to improve the revenue poetential of Millersylvania State Park. I am not, however in support of turning the borrow pit lake area into cabins, amphitheater and possible lodge. I think that moving the existing ELC and its activities to the borrow pit area is a possibility. This would open a large area for cabins, camping sites and lodge while providing a large open area for the public as well as a much needed additional public swimming beach greatly adding to the public usability of the park. The existing ELC is a collection of poorly designed, non comforming and cheaply built structures which are only usable seasonally. Redevelopment would enable a year around group use facility and greatly expand the customer base of that facillity. Hopefully the ELC would still be operated by parks. I also think parks shoiuld look into creating and partnering with a non -profit entity which could fund raise, finance, plan, construct and manage revenue facities state wide. This could start and eventually fund a parks endowment to help fund future operating, acquisition and development costs. 2

3 RBA Candidate: Pearrygin Lake State Park City State Winthrop WA Zip Water well source: prior well tests and ground water studies suggest limited water exists in the subject area that and may not support very much development. 2. Site access: development should have it's own access route from the Lake Creek County Road and across Lake Creek in lieu of impacting the existing residential access that is presently in place that is narrow due to creek and wetland issues. 1

4 RBAs City State Ocean Park WA I have been unable to identify which eleven candidate sites you are speaking of as to consideration of privately financed recreation development, however, as our home is located adjacent to the Surfside golf course in Ocean Park WA this may be why our opinion is sought and we thank you for the opportunity to be heard. The Surfside golf course is beautifully maintained and much enjoyed by many Ocean Park residents, young and old. We see what appear to be high school teams playing, women's groups, crack of dawn regulars and families with young children. Many visitors to the peninsula take advantage of this pristine and reasonably priced course.whatever the arrangement is at present appears is working well, therefore it would be a shame to change it. Please renew the lease if and when its term is up. I believe that the State should retain ownership of this property simply because whatever the arrangement is it is working so well. It is my opinion that the State should keep whatever property it now owns and should private parties wish to use State land, lease arrangements could be considered as is the case at Surfside golf course. I would like to know more about how and why land is traded or otherwise moved between the State and other agencies be they public or private. I encourage you to mail or me information in this regard. Thank you for contacting us. 2

5 Real Estate Policy Update City State Chelan WA Zip I have read your Real Estate Policy Update and find it well conceived. I believe that you have allowed enough commission oversight in your plan to carefully proceed with any exchanges, or leases of property. I especially am excited about the Recreational Business Activity, not as much because of the revenue it may generate for our parks but for the many new recreational opportunities that will be offered to the residents and visitors of Washington. I am especially intrigued about the potential development of Twenty-Five Mile Creek State Park. Lake Chelan is a highly demanded recreational area. A development at 25 Mile creek could serve to add diversity and opportunity to a vacation experience. The development mayalso be crafted in a manner that Washington State Parks, the U.S. Forest Service, and the National Parks can all benefit from the additional traffic that comes to Twenty-Five Mile Creek. Customers who come to stay in our cabins, vacation homes, or lodge will find many activities and outdoor experiences when they are directed to the local trail system or transported to the North Cascades National Park. I strongly support your policy update and find it to be an appropriate cornerstone of the Transformation Strategy. 5

6 RBA development in designated state parks City State Port Townsend WA Zip As a Washington State citizen and supporter of our State Park system (as a volunteer and by donations), I want to say that the RBA plan a horrible idea. I certainly do understand the financial pressures. I also understand that a move in this direction is tantamount to selling the parks to money-making enterprises. I'm not anti-capitalism. I am anti-divestiture of public lands to private enterprise. The people of this state own these lands and their use is a right and responsibility of the people. Privitizing parks is anathema to the purposes for which parks were originally established. I suggest a major lobbying effort to congress. Please don't let any of our parks disappear into the money machine. It is our social responsibility to maintain the parks for use by all citizens. 1

7 The reason for contacting you is that last Saturday, January 23rd, we received a postcard in the mail from the State Parks Department regarding Recreational Business Activity development that they are considering to be allowed at Squilchuck State Park. Here is a link to the particular information I am concerned about on your site: The postcard also stated that the period for comment is through today, January 31st (not a lot of time). Little or no details about what is being considered were included other than that there is potential a lodge for Mission Ridge skiers and up to 100 cabins/cottages. As a very close neighbor to the park, we are of course biased in our opinion but have concerns on a number of fronts if this really is a possibility. I would appreciate any additional information you might have or if you can even point me in the right direction to get better informed. Being that today is the "last day" for comment, I am highlighting my concerns below: Increased fire hazard potential in this densely timbered canyon Increased traffic on an already highly travelled road Increased year round use consequential impacts on wildlife Potential diminished irrigation water resource for down stream users Noise from year round activities - noise travels well in this very tight canyon

8 Real Estate Policy Update City State Clinton WA Zip While I understand the need for revenue to manage Washington's state parks, it is NOT appropriate to develop any of our state parks into resorts. It is a slippery slope when we go down the path of allowing private vendors to build and operate RV parks, lodging facilities and food services within our parks. Washington state is blessed with outstanding scenery and recreational opportunities, both on land and water. Yes, the parks need to be maintained. But no, not by revenue generated by private interests whose motivation is to maximize profit. This will fundamentally alter the experiences that park visitors currently enjoy. Now more than ever, in an increasingly populated, noisy, and congested world, we need our parks to provide areas of respite, places where we can hear birdswaves, and our own minds. Places to renew and recharge. So instead of looking to private development to fund our parks, let's find another solution, one that maintains the fundamental nature of our parks. If the state legislature refuses to fund our parks, then we need to be creative. Special license plates, a tax on recreational equipment, partnerships with nonprofit organizations? There has to be a better way, and I urge you to explore this further and find a workable solution 3

9 Real Estate Policy Update City State Oak Harbor WA Zip Dear Sir/Madam: I just learned about the Department's intent to modify its real estate policy only yesterday. Since opening up State Parks to private development is such a radical departure from what most of us have grown up to expect from state government, I wonder why there wasn't more effort to notify the general public about this change. Decisions about privatization of 'the commons', which can affect millions of people, rightfully belong in the public arena. As a consequence, I respectfully request that your Department hold public hearings throughout the State in order to fully inform the public, and thereby permit more public input on this matter. Thank you for your consideration of this request. 4

10 Real Estate Management Policy related to RBA First Name Last Name address Add to mailing list Organization Randy Lewis No Port of Grays Harbor Phone number Address1 PO Box 660 City State Aberdeen WA Zip The Port of Grays Harbor has many years of experience in managing and marketing properties for economic development. We think a program of generating revenues through an RBA process could be good for Parks under the right circumstances. The Port does not have any recommendations on most of the issues included in the proposed policy. We do recommend the Commission proceed with caution in developing and implementing the plan and especially in the designation of specific properties for inclusion in the program. The Port's experience has been that designating and marketing a property for economic development is the easy part of the equation. It does not automatically generate any interest or eliminate ongoing costs for management and maintenance. This is especially true do to the seasonal nature of parks and recreational activities. A thorough evaluation of the opportunities, challenges, and potential interest in attracting a partner for RBA is essential to not tying up a large number of parks or portions thereof that have little or no likelihood of success. and do not result in the financial benefit the Parks Commission is looking for. 5

11 Skating Lake Project City State Vancouver WA Zip I encourage and support the development of the Skating Lake area in Ocean Park. As a property owner in the Surfside area, I believe development needs to take place, to entice visitors and improve the economy in Ocean Park. There are limited dining facilities and hotels, and the expansion of the golf course will enhance the area and bring more tourists. This is also a bonus to the current residents in Ocean Park and Long Beach. Anything we can do to improve the area is welcome! 1

12 City skating lake state park property Ilwaco Zip If a business(state park included) cannot generate enough profit on it's own to continue conducting business, then it should be considered a failure. That is a fact of business. Quite frankly, I feel that letting a business operate on state park land, that taxpayers are subsidizing that business. Now, you are considering allowing that same business to expand and have the taxpayers subsidize it even more. I don't have time to search for the amount of the lease or P&L statements, or even if I could find them but, my guess is the business is getting a very sweet deal on the lease and it's P&L would show that it wouldn't survive without the sweet deal! If that business isn't paying enough to justify operating without subsidies, then, as stewards of the taxpayers do something else with the property that will. The park we are talking about would make a very grand campground but I wouldn't suggest that option unless other state park campgrounds are showing a profit! My input is to capitalize on what works best for your taxpayers resources and stop wasting money on fruitless endeavors. 2

13 Skating Lake State Park Property City State Vancouverfff WA Zip I own residential property in the Surfside community adjacent to the Skating Lake State Park site. I support development of this site to increase the number of visitors to this area and provide funding for the state park system. I believe that completing the second nine hole course and improving the existing nine hole course will draw more visitors to this area. Further, the addition of an RV park will enhance the limited accommodations in the area. Food service is very limited in the area, so I believe a new restaurant at the old site will complete the resort feel of the Surfside Inn, Golf Course, and adjacent recreation area. I strongly encourage the state parks to move forward with the proposed development of this under utilized site. 3

14 City State Skating Lake Lakewood WA Zip It appears that all of these RBA candidates would be reasonable sites for development. I love the fact that State Parks is trying to utilize sites that would generate income to help with the finances of the whole department. I am most familiar with the Skating Lake property and would certainly like to see an additional 9 holes of golf built there. ( I couldn't believe it wasn't done years ago when it was proposed) I am sure the local community would support it as well as vacationers to the area. 4

15 RBA Squilchuck State Park City State Wenatchee WA Zip Our home borders Squilchuck State Park. I have five major concerns regarding the addition of more facilities at Squilchuck State Park. - Fire risk- even with limited campers, the fire danger is huge in this area. There is only one road for possible evacuation and there is not an alternate routes for at least 3 miles. The town of Wenatchee has limited routes of escape for at least 8 miles. At this point, we live in fear of a catastrophic fire for 5 months of the year. A fire with added population of evacuees would be a terrifying concern. - Water- our home is supplied by PUD water. There is limited water for additional services and campers. The irrigation districts use the available water for agriculture. Waste water would be a concern in this small canyon. Limited water adds to the fire danger. - Wildlife The elk population has already been limited by private land and agricultural fencing. Additional activity would further inhibit the migration of elk. The area is active with bears, deer, elk and cougars. Human activity would reduce the healthy populations that are surviving in the area. There would also be a risk of added dangerous encounters with cougars and bears. - Traffic- Squilchuck Road travels up a narrow canyon with only one alternative route. Winter driving is hazardous. Getting into town is already difficult. We travel 8 miles to the first available light and alternate routes. The road would be need to be improved more safety features added to accommodate additional travel. - The physical area of the park is limited. Adding an RV park and/or facilities would limit any trails and take up the limited space for meadow, again, affecting a healthy environment for wildlife. The park road is uphill and there is little to no flat areas available for RV's and cabins. 5

16 Squilchuck Park RBA Organization Forest Ridge Wildfire Coaliton City State Wenatchee Washington Zip Forest Ridge Wildfire Coalition (FRWC) is a Firewise Communities/USA organization, founded in 2010 and sited in the upper Squilchuck Valley. The largest number of FRWC supporters are located in the Forest Ridge subdivision adjacent to the west side of Squilchuck State Park. The mission of Forest Ridge Wildfire Coalition is to initiate and support community action to reduce wildfire risk to life and property in the Upper Squilchuck Valley/Forest Ridge area. Therefore, the Board of FRWC requests that any development in Squilchuck Park be performed with respect to the following wildfire mitigating measures: 1. Structural development should be compliant with the International Wildland-Urban Interface Code (IWUIC). 2. Zones 1, 2, 3 vegetation treatment should be applied out 200 feet from any structures. 3. Adhere to the measurers described in the 2015 updated Squilchuck Valley Community Wildfire Protection Plan (available through the Cascadia Conservation District website): pdf 4. Assure that reduction of tree and shrub density throughout the Park is implemented to improve overall forest health. During the past five years, the residents of the FRWC Community have aggressively participated in becoming informed about fire safety, reducing forest fuels and creating defensible space around their homes. DNR cost-share grant funding in excess of $80,000 has helped greatly in these fuel reduction efforts. In addition, FRWC has and is continuing to work with the three neighboring property owners of the Forest Ridge subdivision, namely Scout-A-Vista, Mission Ridge and State Parks via Squilchuck Park, to encourage wildfire fuels reduction on their properties. FRWC realizes that wildfire does not respect property lines. Therefore, we are very concerned about the proposed substantial increase in vacation housing in Squilchuck Park. The upper Squilchuck Valley is heavily forested, with limited one way in/out access via Squilchuck Road. As such, the area is rated as having a high danger threat from wildfire. If Squilchuck Park is developed for higher visitation, we strongly request that the development be done with a direct focus towards structure defensibility, as noted above. That will ensure that Park structures will not be ignition points within the Park, nor fuel for wildfires resulting from outside the Park. FRWC openly seeks opportunities to work with property owners and agencies towards the common good regarding wildfire issues. We extend this offer to State Parks regarding the development of Squilchuck Park. Please feel free to contact me directly regarding questions or input. Sincerely, Jerry Holm, Chairman FRWC 6

17 Subject: WA State Parks RBA candidate parks To answer specifically the questions you are asking of citizens regarding these sites: 1) I believe Fort Flagler State Park should be removed from the list for several reasons. The proposed development area is heavily wooded and provides wonderful walking trails and habitat for resident animals as our island continues to develop. We need the wild spaces. Flagler Rd ( Hwy 116) is already very busy during the summer and gets much use from cyclists and pedestrians. potentially adding a hundred or more vehicles a day would make its use hazardous for everyone. A dedicated bikepedestrian lane from Oak Bay Rd to Fort Flagler would help immensely and be a critical need if you wish to pursue development. In addition, Flagler Rd is the only route on and off the island other than boat in case of emergency. just our small Nordland Store for supplies in case we have road or bridge problems (earthquake, etc). 2) In regard to the RBA idea in general it is contrary to the idea of public lands and I would wonder if this would make it easier to sell off our public heritage lands. It feels like a step in that direction and would be a waste of some natural beauty that can be enjoyed by all already. 3) I am not familiar enough with then other areas to know which might lend themselves to more development. Nordland, WA Re: Washington State Parks Recreation Business Activity Candidate Sites Sandra [giftshopliaison@friendsofmoran.com] Sent: Friday, January 15, :02 AM To: Sandra [giftshopliaison@friendsofmoran.com] Cc: Washington State Parks Planning; Fields, Nikki (PARKS) In re reading this, it appears this is for new sites. On Jan 14, 2016, at 9:23 PM, Sandra <giftshopliaison@friendsofmoran.com> wrote: Friends of Moran would like to be included in your list. More than 800,00 visitors travel to Orcas Island annually. Most of these visitors travel, camp or see our park. The tower at the summit of Mount Constitution is a favored destiny for visitors. We receive visitors from all over the world. Orcas Island has been on a bucket list for many publications. Thank you for your consideration! Sent from my ipad On Jan 11, 2016, at 12:58 PM, Washington State Parks Planning <Planning@PARKS.WA.GOV> wrote: RE: Washington State Parks Recreation Business Activity Candidate Sites The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission seeks your input on eleven candidate sites for privately financed recreation development on State Parks land. These developments, known as Recreation Business Activities (RBAs) are intended to provide amenities for park visitors while also generating revenue to support the state park system. State Parks has identified eleven candidate RBA sites, and has also put together draft development restrictions for each site. Information is available on the project webpage: Estate Policy Update, in Document 04. s can be provided by clicking the Provide s link on the webpage through January 31, Your input will be used to refine the RBA candidate list and development restrictions for consideration by the State Parks Commission at their March 31, 2016 meeting in Tumwater. The

18 Commission is also hearing a report on these sites at their January 28, 2016 meeting in Lynnwood. Both meetings are open to the public, and there will be opportunities for public comment. If you have questions, please contact Nikki Fields, at or planning@parks.wa.gov. *^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^*^* Planning and Partnership Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission 1111 Israel Road SW PO Box Olympia WA planning@parks.wa.gov <image001.jpg>

19 Round 1 RBA Candidates First Name Last Name address Randy Lewis rlewis@portgrays.org Organization Port of Grays Harbor Phone number Address1 PO Box 660 City State Aberdeen WA Zip The site description provided for Westhaven State Park/Westport Light State Park on page 23 of the RBA Candidate understates the environmental conditions in the northern 206 acre tract by describing them as a significant number of "pocket wetlands sporadically located throughout the property." These wetlands were classified as an interdunal wetland system during the permitting of the golf course. The combination of the wetlands an associated buffers all but preclude the construction of structures such as cabins, lodges, and food service facilities and paving of driveways, camping stalls, and even trails. The proposed golf course was limited to crushed shell walking paths with bridges to span the wetland areas. It is not likely this area could be developed in a significant manner without substantial mitigation and is probably best used as a natural area with limited trails and interpretive information. While the southern tract was not included in the golf course proposal it was evaluated for potential purchase by the developers. Although to a lesser extent, it does include areas of similar wetland habitat with similar challenges. It would have a higher potential for some construction but neither area is a good candidate for a level of development that would generate revenue. 9

20 Westhaven and Lighthouse State Park First Name Last Name John Shaw Organization Westport South Beach Historical Society City State Westport WA Zip Our group owns the Grays Harbor Lighthouse and property having acquired it in 2004 via Federal Lighthouse Surplus program. We also operate the Westport Maritime Museum on Westhaven Drive. These are the areas two top attractions not withstanding out wonderful Ocean Front. Both the mentioned RBA properties are adjacent to our current attractions. We share a property line at the Lighthouse that is a platted street that we are investigating with the County to vacate. We have understood that the state or other may develop the surf side area as additional campgrounds and we have interest in developing additional tourist capacity and been developing a "Lighthouse Country" concept working out from the actual Lighthouse. Further development specifically of Lighthouse State Park, we would hope integrates the actual Lighthouse into the general planning whether it be by the State Parks or private enterprise. We would like to be part of the discussion and we are trying to learn more about how this process works. We ask to be advised of meetings and information pertaining to this RBA site. 10

21 Sent: To: Subject: Saturday, January 30, :59 PM Washington State Parks Planning Westhaven and Westport Light State Park Attn: Nikki Fields. My name is John Shaw, I am the Executive Director of the Westport South Beach Historical Society. We operate the Westport Maritime Museum and own the Grays Harbor Lighthouse. Our group acquired the Lighthouse and property via surplus process in We are very interested in the development of both the adjacent properties and wish to learn more about the States process on these as outlined below and discuss our anticipated development. Can you advise, can I give you a call on this Monday? Regards John Shaw Executive Director WSBHS Museum Westhaven State Park/Westport Light State Park Location: Grays Harbor County RBA Candidate Size: Two sites, totaling approximately 305 of 680 total acres Site Description: There are two distinct sites, both of which are currently undeveloped. Each site includes typical coastal sand dunes and shore pine. Each site has county road frontage. Each site also contains a significant number of pocket wetlands sporadically located throughout the property. The northerly site was previously being developed by the private sector as a destination golf course; this 300 acre property was acquired by State Parks in December Adjacent to each of the candidate sites is a small State Parks parking lot and restroom facility. Land Classification: Recreation Anticipated Development: The site lends itself to the development of a variety of overnight accommodations. Maximum development levels currently considered include: Up to 100 vacation homes/cottages/cabins RV park Simple lodge/resort Food service facility State Parks is, however, willing to consider other proposals that enhance the park and remain consistent with the agency s recreation and conservation mission. Park Specific Development Restrictions: Minimize or avoid impacts to wetland systems. 11

22 Round 1 RBA Candidates First Name Last Name address Jasa Holt jasa.holt@dnr.wa.gov Organization Washington Natural Heritage Program Phone number Address Washington St SE Address2 PO Box City State Olympia WA Zip We've searched the Natural Heritage Information System for rare plants and rare/high quality ecological communities in the vicinity of your project areas. Though Natural Heritage features are found in seven of the eleven State Parks with candidate RBA sites, only two of those parks include Natural Heritage features in the immediate vicinity of a candidate site. Skating Lake - Candidate RBA abuts an occurrence of Lycopodiella inundata Westhaven/Westport Light Candidate RBA includes a portion of an occurrence of Kaernefeltia californica If development proceeds, we hope impacts to these natural features can be avoided. Feel free to contact our program for precise location information and knowledge of species requirements. The information provided by the Washington Natural Heritage Program is based solely on existing information in the database. There may be significant natural features in your project areas of which we are not aware. Sincerely, Jasa Holt Data Specialist 12

23 Westhaven State Park Date 1/21/2016 First Name Last Name address Bob Burkle Organization Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife City State Montesano WA Zip The area added to Westhaven State Park was proposed around a decade and a half ago for development into a golf course resort. During the course of the environmental investigation several surprising features of the habitat in this area were discovered. First, the area is way wetter than identified in the description provided in the Real Estate Policy Update. Although there are no permanent freshwaters located in this area except for drainage ditches, based upon presence of obligate wetland vegetation, such as sedges and rushes, the area that was proposed for the golf course is nearly 80% seasonal wetlands and flooded areas. We have an aerial photo taken in the winter of this area that can not be sent in this comment box but that we can supply if requested. Surprisingly, using an electroshocker, we also found juvenile coho in this area. These presumably entered the wetlands to overwinter after getting blown out of their natal streams, through the tide- gated drainage system that runs under Montesano Street, by the RV park, and under Forrest Road. We also have several pictures of juvenile coho that we found in this area that we can send if requested. The water seen in the aireal photo drains through an informal roadway that off-road vehicles used to use to access the area before it was blocked by the City of Westport. We have a photo, taken during the time we found coho in this area, that shows how much surface water drains off of this property and why this area would be so attractive to wintering juvenile coho. At the time this picture was taken, the water was over our hip boots, and we had to put on waders to get into the area: Based in part upon this information, the proposal to develop this are into a golf course resort was abandoned. This would not be a particularly good area for any kind of development, particularly any fill or buildings, as it floods in the winter and the wetlands that would be filled support juvenile salmon. 13

24 City State westhaven state park / westport light state park westport WA Zip I'm writing in concern for this town and my folks. You are talking about putting in tenting and an rv park which will bankrupt the local rv parks struggling now as it is. When I first moved here in 1996, my parents bought American Sunset RV Park, there were 12 rv parks in Westport not including the state rv park. Currently there is now 6 active family owned rv parks. Every year the state park is full while the other rv parks struggle to stay barley in the black. Now you want to put an updated rv and tenting with low pricing next to 4 out of the remains 6 rv parks still open. These local rv parks are owned by families that put all their money and lives into making a living. You should buy the local rv parks out at a fair price or come up with a different idea of what to do to the property instead of harming hard working community members struggling to make a living. This town needs a spot to put boat trailers and store crab pots. This would help the area. 14

25 Parks Planner PO Box Olympia, WA Phone: , Fax: January 15, 2016 Dear Nikki Fields, I am writing to provide comment on your proposed Candidate Sites for Recreation Business Activities on behalf of Conservation Northwest. We are a regional organization dedicated to the protection and connection of wildlife and their habitats from the Washington Coast to the British Columbia Rockies. We recognize the funding challenge that faces State Parks and the tremendous demand in our state for high quality recreational experiences, but any development proposal should be considered only in both the landscape context and impacts to natural resources. The transformative plan states Faced with this reality, State Parks has no choice but to fundamentally change how it provides public recreation, while continuing to protect some of the state s most significa nt natural, cultural, and historical assets. The document that lays out the proposals for development on up to 11 sites in our state has no discussion of the impacts to natural, cultural, and/or historical assets. It does not indicate what review led to these proposals, or what review including the analysis through the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) would occur should these proposals move forward. We request greater information about the natural resource impacts (aquatic and terrestrial) of these proposals as well as the landscape context so that we can provide informed comments. In particular, there is one proposal that we request is removed from any further consideration due to its impacts on wildlife and the inconsistency of the proposed actions with the land management focus and conservation investments of the landscape of which this park is a part. This is the Crystal Springs proposal, part of the Iron Horse State Park in Kittitas County, that suggests a lodge with up to 20 rooms, up to 100 cabins, an RV facility, retail shops, equipment rental and year-round recreation facilities. We suggest an alternative proposal where State Parks engages directly with public and private partners in this regionally recognized landscape to design a plan for this acreage that balances sustainable recreation and necessary habitat restoration that is complementary to the tremendous investments in conservation made to date. This plan would include development restrictions on the park that would complement the management focus of your partner state and federal agencies.

26 Washington State Parks has a commitment to stewardship that transmits high quality park assets to future generations, and we suggest that by understanding the landscape context creating a legacy of conservation and restoration for the landscape including and surrounding the Crystal Springs parcel you will find the inconsistency of this proposal with your mission and core values. The landscape in Washington's Central Cascades, spanning Snoqualmie Pass and bisected by Interstate 90, forms an important travel corridor for people, goods and wildlife. This narrow band of forest has been the center of historic conservation to consolidate public land ownership, and acts as the connective tissue between the north and south Cascades. Over 60 species of vertebrates- use this corridor from Pacific giant salamanders to spotted owls and elk. Repeated regional scientific analyses have indicated the importance of the I-90 corridor for a wide suite of species today and in light of a changing climate. 12 From , we administered The Cascades Conservation Partnership that raised over $81 million in public and private funding to purchase and protect nearly 46,000 acres of habitat in this corridor. Since then protected acreage has more than doubled in the I-90 corridor through additional conservation by government agencies and land trusts. This history of land conservation includes acquisition of lands by State Parks adjacent to the Iron Horse State Park to ensure a natural environment along the trail corridor and avoid additional cabin development sprawling in the valley near Stampede Pass. The US Forest Service manages much of this landscape, known as the Snoqualmie Pass Adaptive Management Area established in the Northwest Forest Plan, for the primary purpose of promoting late successional habitat and habitat connectivity. Recreational opportunities exist on national forest lands throughout the Adaptive Management Area, but all actions must be in balance with promoting these habitat goals. The Washington Department of Transportation is currently constructing the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project, a 15-mile project that not only expands the capacity of this vital east-west transportation corridor but integrates over 20 crossing structures to improve aquatic and terrestrial connectivity in this vital north-south habitat corridor. This project has been fully funded by the Washington State Legislature, and has enjoyed a wide diversity of support from stakeholders throughout our state for creating safer and more efficient travel for people and wildlife. The Crystal Springs proposal lies immediately south of several crossing structures in this project, and would have dramatic negative impacts on the functionality of the crossing structures. The location of the crossing structures was chosen following scientific analyses such as the 2000 I-90 Snoqualmie Pass Wildlife Habitat Linkage Assessment and in development with state and federal biologists in a Mitigation Development Team. Wildlife have already been documented utilizing the wildlife underpasses constructed in Phase 1 of the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project, and our citizen wildlife monitoring project which includes snowtracking and remote cameras has shown the presence and activities of wildlife throughout the project area including in the vicinity of Crystal Springs. Finally partners in this project have engaged motorists through I-90 Wildlife Watch to report dead and live wildlife in the project area to complement all the professional research. Finally, the Crystal Springs proposal lies at the headwaters of the Yakima River watershed which our state has recognized as a high priority for conservation and restoration to assist in long-term water supply lower in the basin through the Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management 1 Washington Wildlife Habitat Connectivity Wokring Group. Washington Connected Landscapes Project: Statewide Analysis Available at 2 Singleton, Peter H.; Gaines, William L.; Lehmkuhl, John F. Landscape permeability for large carnivores in Washington, a geographic information system weighted-distance and least-cost corridor assessment Available at

27 Plan. According to our Department of Ecology, The Yakima Basin faces economic and environmental uncertainty: the current water supply is unable to meet existing human and environmental needs. Repeated droughts and a shrinking snow pack exacerbate an already acute problem. The basin and its citizens must work together if they are to improve the reliability of water supply for irrigation and other out-of-stream uses, while simultaneously rebuilding fish runs, improving stream flows and protecting headwater areas The Yakima River Basin Integrated Water Resource Management Plan brings together a diverse group of farmers and ranchers, irrigation districts, county and city governments, the Yakama Nation, conservation organizations and state and federal agencies. All Integrated Plan parties recognize the need to collaborate to develop water supply solutions that will increase water supply in the basin for out-of-stream and instream uses. The Integrated Plan will put people to work, enhance the competitiveness of Yakima basin farmers and strengthen the Yakima Basin economy while it simultaneously rebuilds salmon runs, increases recreational opportunities, and protects critical resource lands for generations to come. The plan has included significant investments to date in land conservation and restoration in the upper portions of the watershed, where the Crystal Springs property lies, recognizing the importance of natural forested landscapes to increase water quality and storage. State Parks should ensure that any proposals it puts forward complement the landscape context of the area that the property lies within. There are ample opportunities at Snoqualmie Pass and farther east in Kittitas County for vacation rentals and recreation equipment sales and rentals, but the Crystal Springs property is in a location where there are limited options for fish and wildlife and restoration of habitat to improve watershed function is important on every acre. In consideration of the landscape context and potential impacts, please remove the Crystal Springs proposal from your list and initiate a dialogue with public and private partners including our organization on an alternative proposal that restores the habitat value of this property while providing recreational offerings in balance with natural resource protection and restoration. Sincerely, Jen Watkins Conservation Associate

28 I-90 corridor development City State Bellevue WA Zip Just hear about a proposal for residential and retail construction near a wildlife corridor across I-90. What a TERRIBLE idea. Public land should be managed in the best interest of ALL citizens. And that includes protecting the little wildlife left for future generations. 1

29 th Ave W, Suite B Seattle WA info@i90wildlifebridges.org January 23, 2016 Washington State Parks & Recreation Commission PO Box Olympia, Washington Re: Candidate Sites for Recreation Business Activities- Crystal Springs Dear Commissioners, On behalf of the I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition, I am writing to comment on your proposed Candidate Sites for Recreation Business Activities, and specifically Crystal Springs, part of the Iron Horse State Park in Kittitas County. This proposal should be removed from the list due to its impacts on wildlife and the inconsistency of the proposed actions with the land management focus and conservation investments of the landscape of which this park is a part. The draft proposal suggests a lodge with up to 20 rooms, up to 100 cabins, an RV facility, retail shops, equipment rental and year-round recreation facilities. This contradicts the conservation investments made to date and underway in this area. There are ample opportunities at Snoqualmie Pass and farther east in Kittitas County for vacation rentals and recreation equipment sales and rentals, but the Crystal Springs property is in a location where there are limited options for fish and wildlife. The habitat linkage between the north and south Cascades is extremely narrow. Forests extend only from North Bend to Easton, and these are broken up by existing developments such as at Snoqualmie Pass, and physical barriers such as Keechelus Lake. Thus, east of the crest there is only a small corridor near Hyak/Gold Creek and a somewhat larger corridor between Keechelus and Kachess reservoirs. Crystal springs lies in this second corridor, which is critical for wildlife connectivity. This corridor is already affected by roads, powerlines and private cabins. We must maintain the habitat that is left and restore where we can. Over 60 species of vertebrates- use this corridor. Most are not noticed by the casual visitor, but all would be affected by additional development. Feeding, migrating, mating, denning, dispersal, hibernating, 1

30 hiding from predators - all are critical activities for these species. Smaller and less mobile species often cannot move through impacted areas. In the winter, limiting energy expenditure can mean the difference between survival and not. Human disturbance can be the factor that makes that difference. The I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project is a 15-mile highway improvement project stretching from Hyak to Easton that integrates more than 20 wildlife crossing structures to improve ecological connectivity and make the roadway safer for people and wildlife. The Crystal Springs property lies immediately south of three of those wildlife crossing structures currently under construction. Wildlife are already using the completed structures just a few miles west of Crystal Springs, and our volunteers in the Citizen Wildlife Monitoring Project have documented numerous wildlife present in the vicinity of Crystal Springs. The WSDOT is not alone in recognizing the importance of habitat connectivity in this landscape, often referred to as the I-90 corridor. Public agencies and conservation organizations have protected over 100,000 acres with public and private dollars in this landscape over the past several decades to consolidate the checkerboard land ownership patterns. This includes acquisition of lands by State Parks adjacent to the Iron Horse State Park to ensure a natural environment along the trail corridor and avoid additional cabin development sprawling in the valley near Stampede Pass. The US Forest Service manages much of this landscape, known as the Snoqualmie Pass Adaptive Management Area, for the primary purpose of promoting late successional habitat and habitat connectivity. Public and private dollars, as well as thousands of volunteer hours, have been contributed to habitat protection and restoration. Since 2000, the I-90 Wildlife Bridges Coalition and The Cascades Conservation Partnership, have played a lead role in acquiring and protecting over 34,000 acres of forest habitat just north and south of Interstate 90 near Snoqualmie Pass. Our coalition s mission is to advocate for high quality wildlife connectivity measures in the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass East Project, while ensuring the habitat adjacent to these structures contributes to their success. As recreational users of this area, we understand the need for a basic trailhead facility in the winter. There is no need for lodges and commercial buildings. While many enjoy this area, we must all be mindful of our impact on the native wildlife, and adapt our activities to avoid impacting their survival. Washington State Parks has a commitment to stewardship that transmits high quality park assets to future generations, but the current proposal for Crystal Springs does not recognize the tremendous natural resource value of the property nor the asset that restoration through an alternative proposal could provide. Instead of commercializing the park, State Parks should undertake restoration of the site, and reestablish high quality habitat, contributing to large contiguous areas of natural habitat and low human impact. Crystal Springs should be a day use only facility, with a limited footprint. This would be an excellent place to provide signs and other information on the importance of this and surrounding properties for wildlife, and highlight the amazing transformation of I-90 from an impenetrable wildlife barrier, to a world class example of transportation structures providing ecological connectivity. 2

31 Recreation is an important part of the economic future of Kittitas County, and for each economic activity there are appropriate places to be located. A critical wildlife corridor is not an appropriate place to put this type of high impact recreation resort development. State Parks should investigate other more appropriate locations, asking first- are there are private lands available for this type of development? In consideration of the landscape context and potential impacts, please remove the Crystal Springs proposal from your list and initiate a dialogue with public and private partners including our coalition on an alternative proposal that restores the habitat value of this property while providing recreational offerings in balance with natural resource protection and restoration. Thank you for this opportunity to comment on your park planning. Sincerely, Charlie Raines Coalition Director 3

32 new development near I-90 wildlife overpass Sent: Thursday, January 28, :35 AM To: Washington State Parks Planning Attention: Planning Department, WA State Parks Please do not spent state tax dollars (or any other dollars) on the proposed project near the I-90 Overpass. I helped secure state funding to build that wildlife overpass and do not want our efforts to be undermined. The WA State Chapter of the Sierra Club enlisted our 30,000 members to support the construction of the wildlife overpass. Please use any state parks funds to manage and maintain the parks that we now have. Thanks

33 Subject: Recreational Business Activities public feedback re: Crystal Springs I am writing to provide feedback regarding 2016 proposed state park development activity, specifically for the Crystal Springs area. Should any of the candidate sites be removed from consideration for RBA development? If so, why? I believe the Crystal Springs site should be removed from consideration. Significant investment by other government groups has already happened and are in process in the area. Development by the state park entity would run counter to this work and on review seems likely to compromise wildlife. I believe the point of state parks is to provide the public with opportunities to enjoy and experience the natural world. I am afraid developing this area would compromise the very experience the state parks attempt to provide. Do you have other comments or concerns about any of the sites? I ask that no development commence at Crystal Springs. We have an obligation as good citizens and stewards to preserve wildlife and other natural elements in our state. Moving ahead with the Crystal Springs plan would damage gains in wildlife preservation in the area. Thank you for your thoughtful consideration. Seattle, WA

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