Washington State Parks News Releases

News Release 11-008

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
1111 Israel Road S.W., P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504-2650, (360) 902-8500
Don Hoch, Director

Public invited to a public meeting at State Parks Eastern Region Headquarters

OLYMPIA – Mar. 17, 2011 – The Eastern Region office will play host to a public information session about the park system and budget on March 29.

The meeting is scheduled for 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, at the State Parks Eastern Region Headquarters, 270 9th Street N.E., Suite 200, in East Wenatchee. The purpose of the meeting is to provide an opportunity for the public to ask questions about the park system, budget issues, operations and other topics of interest. There also will be general information about efforts in the Washington State Legislature.

For additional information about the meeting, contact Jim Harris, Eastern Region director, at (509) 655-4315 or jim.harris@parks.wa.gov. Those unable to attend the meeting may send comments and questions to public.information@parks.wa.gov or Washington State Parks and Recreation Public Affairs Office, P.O. Box 42650, Olympia, WA 98504.

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission thanks the public for supporting state parks. Donations made to State Parks through the vehicle license tab renewal program will keep state parks open in the 2009-2011 budget cycle, provided adequate revenues are collected. The Commission manages a diverse system of more than 100 state parks and recreation programs, including long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation. The 97-year-old park system will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2013.

Washington State Parks is now on Twitter at WaStatePks_NEWS and YouTube at WashingtonStateParks.

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