Naneum Ridge State Forest Recreation Planning Kickoff Meeting - April 2012

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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 18^th (time and place to be determined) and Wenatchee on April 19^th (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

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I plan to go to the Ellensburg meeting. I would guess the meeting would be around 6 PM but who knows. If you would like a ride with me from the EWA Club House, please post up. Seats are limited.

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Date change:

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

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From: SCHMIDT, LUCY (DNR) [mailto:Lucy.Schmidt@dnr.wa.gov] On Behalf Of DNR RE SOUTHEAST REGION
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2012 4:01 PM
To: CROWE, BOB (DNR)
Subject: DNR Naneum State Forest Public Open House Meetings







April 12, 2012



Greetings:

Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) invites you to an open house initiating a
new recreation planning process for the 131,000 acres of DNR-managed lands in Naneum Ridge State
Forest in Kittitas and Chelan Counties. We have scheduled two open houses: one will take place on
April 25^th in Ellensburg; the other on April 26^th in Wenatchee.

The object is to develop a comprehensive plan for sustainably managing recreation in Naneum Ridge
State Forest over the next decade while preserving working forests that produce millions in non-tax
revenue for trust beneficiaries, including schools, universities and county governments.

At these open houses, DNR will demonstrate why it is developing a recreation management plan for
the area as well as which lands will be included in the plan. Following a brief presentation, you may
visit different “listening stations” and provide your ideas about recreation to DNR staff and learn about
additional ways to be involved in the planning process.

Please join us:

Naneum Ridge State Forest Recreation Plan Open House
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
7 to 9 p.m.
Hal Holmes Community Center
Commons Room
209 N. Ruby Street
Ellensburg, WA 98926
Directions: Directions to Hal Holmes Community Center

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

We hope you will be able to participate in the recreation planning process for Naneum Ridge.
In addition to these open houses, you will have other opportunities to participate in the planning process,
including taking an online survey, keeping informed through project updates or serving on a recreation
planning committee.

If you would like more information or would like to comment, please contact me at the information
Provided below or contact Mike Williams at (509) 925-0973 or the naneumridgerecplan@dnr.wa.gov. In
Addition, if you would like to receive email updates about the recreation planning process for Naneum
Ridge State Forest, send an email to the same address with the word “subscribe” in the subject line.

Sincerely,

Bob Crowe
Assistant Region Manager Operations and Recreation
Washington State Department of Natural Resources Southeast Region
(509) 925-0961
bob.crowe@dnr.wa.gov

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The Ellensburg meeting is tomorrow. Ron the Parts Guy and I plan to attend. Anyone else going?

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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.