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Posted on: November 30, 2021

State Parks Commission to meet in Kalama


OLYMPIA – Nov. 30, 2021 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will hold a planning meeting in-person on Tuesday, Dec. 7 and Wednesday, Dec. 8 in Kalama. 

Agenda items include year-end review, division highlights and 2022 priorities. 

The public may attend the meeting, but no public comment will be taken. Attendance is limited to in-person only. No virtual access will be available. 

The commission will not make any decisions at the planning meeting.

WHAT
Commission planning meeting

WHO
Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

WHEN
9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 7 

9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 8 

WHERE
McMenamins Kalama Harbor Lodge 215 Hendrickson Dr, Kalama, WA 98625

BACKGROUND
The commission has six regular meetings a year in pre-determined locations around the state. Time for public comment is provided at all regular meetings. A full agenda, including information about opportunities for public comment is available at on State Parks’ website.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is made up of seven citizen volunteers appointed by the governor to staggered six-year terms. The commission is charged with providing policy direction for the agency. 

News media contact:
Amanda McCarthy, Interim Communications Director
media@parks.wa.gov 

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About Washington State Parks

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission manages more than 100 state parks and properties totaling approximately 120,000 acres. The Commission provides a variety of recreation opportunities for citizens and provides stewardship protection for a diverse array of natural, cultural and historic resources. State Parks’ statewide programs include long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation. 

News release number: 21-071

 

 

 

 

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