Classification and Management Planning (CAMP)
Tonight s agenda Welcome, sign-in, handouts Staff introductions Planning area and park overview Description of planning process Get your input Next steps Adjourn Possession Point State Park
Planning Area South Whidbey State Park Useless Bay State Park property Possession Point State Park
South Whidbey State Park Officially named in 1974 100 acres 1991 Classic U added 255 acres 2007 Ryan addition added 9 acres DRAFT
South Whidbey State Park Facilities 46 campsites Group camp Amphitheater Picnic shelters Beach access 4500 feet saltwater shoreline 3.5 miles trail Partners Friends of South Whidbey Calyx School SEA
May 2015 Campground Closure Campground and group camp temporarily closed due to elevated risk of tree failure Focus on areas in or immediately adjacent to campsites, roadways, day-use facilities, and structures Sept. 15 th public tour of campground to discuss tree issues
2015 Campground Closure
Useless Bay Property Acquired in 1947 560 acres of tidelands Includes one half of Deer Lagoon No upland access No improvements
Possession Point State Park
Possession Point State Park Acquired in 2001 for Cascade Marine Trail Three water trail campsites 2500 feet of salt water footage Includes 25 acres of uplands Day use for uplands Signage, parking and staff residence
May 2015 SWSP campground Why Plan? Have not been through CAMP planning process Provides a current assessment of park assets and future needs Provides direction for land use, camping, trails, and facility needs Strengthen existing community partnerships and identify new partnerships
What are the end products? Land Classification Long-Term Park Boundary Park Management Plan
Management zoning that sets use and development intensities Approved by Parks and Recreation Commission Classifications include: Natural Forest Area Heritage Resource Recreation Recreation Land Classification Lake Sammamish example
South Whidbey Land Classification 1993 land classification Natural Forest Area (green) Recreation (pink) Based on 1992 DNR Natural Heritage Program survey Prior to use of the CAMP planning process
Long-Term Park Boundary Lake Sammamish example Identifies properties that further the agency s recreation and conservation mission Identifies agency-owned properties that are not essential to the park mission Is approved by the Parks and Recreation Commission
Park Management Plan Responds to issues and concerns expressed by you and agency staff Describes how the agency intends to manage the park s natural, cultural and recreational resources Approved by the agency Director
CAMP Four Stage Planning Process 1. Identification of park issues We are here 2. Development of plan alternatives 3. Preliminary staff recommendations 4. Final recommendations to the Commission
Stage 1 Identification of Park Issues What is an issue? Anything you think is important for us to consider in our plans Anything agency staff think is important and want to communicate to you
Stage 2 Development of Plan Alternatives Exploration of thematic approaches... Natural Historical and Cultural Recreation and Facilities Presented in second public workshop
Stage 3 Preliminary Staff Recommendations Combination of the thematic approaches... Land classification Long-term park boundaries Park management plan Presented in third public workshop
Stage 4 Final Recommendations to the Commission Commission consideration at regularly scheduled meeting
Tonight s Issue Areas Campgrounds Day-use areas Trails Natural resource protection Long-term boundary Volunteers, programs and events Neighboring property owners Other
Now it s your turn Write down your issues, concerns and questions One comment per sticky note You and we sort the issues Break when it s convenient Reconvene and we all listen
Next Steps Compile comments and post on our website Develop planning alternatives based on the input received tonight Review alternatives in our next public workshop Second public workshop in January
Any questions?
Thank you for coming Please submit additional comments to: Randy Kline, Parks Planner Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission P.O. Box 42668 Olympia, WA 98504-2668 Phone: 360.902.8632 E-mail: randy.kline@parks.wa.gov