Naneum Ridge State Forest Recreation Planning Kickoff Meeting - April 2012
I just got off the phone with Mike Williams. He wants to invite users of the Naneum Ridge State Forest to a meeting to talk about adding recreation to that area. The DNR will be taking applications for the Recreation Committee. See more info below:
From: WILLIAMS, MICHAEL (DNR) [mailto:MICHAEL.WILLIAMS@dnr.wa.gov]
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 1:36 PM
To: goplay@EasternWashingtonAdventures.com
Subject: Naneum Ridge State Forest Recreation Planning
Hi:
I wanted to invite your groups to the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Naneum Ridge State Forest Recreation Planning kickoff meetings. There will be two meetings, one in Ellensburg on April 18th (time and place to be determined) and Wenatchee on April 19th (time and place to be determined). There will be communications with the local media before the meetings also so it won’t be a surprise to the general public. Knowing about your groups and your interest in the Naneum area for recreation, I’m sure at least a representative from your groups will want to attend.
The DNR will be soliciting applications for a citizen committee (12 on the committee) to be part of the planning process over the next 16 months or so until fruition. DNR would like to see a good mix of both motorized and non-motorized recreationists on the committee to ensure the plan is fair and balanced.
If you would like me to include your group in the coming emails concerning the recreation plan please send me a contact name, phone number and email address.
Thanks and I hope to see your club at the kickoff meetings in mid-April. The kickoff meetings will be open to the general public.
Here is a link to our Ahtanum State Forest Recreation Plan that was completed in January 2010 to show what DNR will be creating in the process.
http://www.dnr.wa.gov/Publications/a...2010-final.pdf
If you have any questions feel free to give me a call or email.
Mike Williams
Recreation Manager
SE Region Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
W: 509.925.0973
michael.williams@dnr.wa.gov
www.dnr.wa.gov
NOTE DATE CHANGE!!!
Hi:
There has been a change in the Naneum Ridge State Forest Recreation Plan kickoff meeting date due to a conflict with staff in Olympia so I wanted to let everyone on the contact list know as soon as possible. The new date for Ellensburg will be the evening of April 25th and for Wenatchee the evening of the 26th with time and place to be determined hopefully this coming week.
Sorry for any complications or confusion.
Mike Williams
Recreation Manager
SE Region Department of Natural Resources (DNR)
W: 509.925.0973
C: 509.856.6579
michael.williams@dnr.wa.gov
www.dnr.wa.gov
Tonight! Show for Motorized Trails at Naneum Ridge State Forest!
If you want motorized trails at the Naneum Ridge State Forest then show up and tell that to the DNR tonight! Last night in Ellensburg there were only about eight motorized people within the full house of users.
Naneum Ridge State Forest Recreation Plan Open House
Thursday, April 26, 2012
7 to 9 p.m.
Wenatchee Convention Center
Orchard Exhibit South Room
121 N. Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Directions: : Directions to Wenatchee Convention Center
Facebook info link: http://www.facebook.com/events/334057456653416/
State DNR to kick off recreation planning for the Naneum Ridge State Forest
Public invited to help create a vision for recreation on state lands in Kittitas & Chelan counties
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is planning for the future of recreation on 131,000 acres of state trust lands managed by DNR in the Naneum Ridge State Forest in Kittitas and Chelan counties.
Naneum Ridge State Forest Recreation Plan Open House
Thursday, April 26, 2012
7 p.m. to 9 p.m.,
Location
Wenatchee Convention Center
Orchard Exhibit South Room
121 N. Wenatchee Avenue
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Map to Wenatchee Convention Center
http://maps.google.com/maps?hl=en&rl...ed=0CC4Q8gEwAA
Many Opportunities Available for Recreation in Central Washington
Naneum Ridge State Forest offers tremendous opportunities for outdoor recreation in the central Washington region. In the past ten years, DNR has increased the amount of land it manages in the forest. Some are state trust lands — working forests; other lands form a large network of natural areas in the area. As a major provider of recreation opportunities in this landscape, DNR understands the need for a comprehensive and strategic approach to recreation management.
Map of Naneum Ridge Recreation Plan
http://dnr.wa.gov/Publications/amp_r...g_area_map.pdf
Public Will Have Opportunity to Share Ideas
A brief presentation by DNR staff on the planning process will kick off the meeting. Following the introductory presentation, the public will have the opportunity to share their thoughts and ideas about recreation in a “listening station” format.
Recreation planning on DNR-managed lands
Comprehensive recreation planning is one of the key tools DNR uses to sustainably manage recreation on state trust lands and other lands, such as natural areas. Recreation planning helps ensure public safety, environmental protection, and access to outdoor recreation opportunities.
For More Information
Contact DNR Representative Mike Williams at mike.williams@dnr.wa.gov or 509-856-6579, cell.
