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Jon Snyder’s OREC Hotlist – January 2019

January 21, 2019 by Todd Elsworth Leave a Comment

From the desk of Jon Snyder 

Outdoor Recreation and Economic Development
Senior Policy Advisor to Governor Jay Inslee

January 4, 2019

Here’s my monthly round-up of interesting WA state outdoor recreation news. 

  1. Outdoor recreation and the federal government shutdown:

Limited Access to Olympic National Park during government shutdown

‘A total joke.’ In the shadow of Mount Rainier, it’s hard to find a fan of the government shutdown

Here’s how the federal shutdown is affecting hunting and Hanford

It’s a mistake to keep parks open during the shutdown

Federal Shutdown: What It Means for Washington Hikers

  1. U.S. Government doesn’t approve Methow Valley protections (mining controversy)
  2. 2018 Year in the review for the outdoors:

2018: The year outdoors (Spokesman)

America’s 10 best new bikeways of 2018 (Seattle #1)

2018 Northwest Fish And Wildlife Year In Review, Part I

  1. Support for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program:

Governor Inslee’s Budget Includes Record $115 Million for WWRP

Investing in what we love about Washington

  1. Inclusion in the outdoors in 2019:

Barrier breakers: The fight to make the outdoors a more inclusive space

The Colors of Green: James Rasmussen

Equity & Inclusion Update: Community Feedback and Steering Committee  (Mountaineers)

WA outdoor business news:

Lacey scuba gear business fined $197,000 for dumping hazardous waste in toilet, storm drain

Therm-a-Rest’s Senior Product Developer Jim Marson Retires After 31 Years

Spokatopia Outdoor Adventure Festival Expands to Two Days

The Bear Bowl Breaks New Ground 

Governor news:

Gov. Jay Inslee unveils ambitious legislative climate package

Inslee’s 2019 Climate Plan Won’t Include Carbon Pricing  

Bold or tired? Inslee climate policy aims at decade-old goal

Gov. Inslee stops pushing carbon fee. Potential presidential candidate Inslee should keep the faith

The $1.1-billion orca plan could be a gamechanger

Gov. Inslee speaks at orca rally in Olympia after unveiling $1.1 billion recovery proposal

Trail news:

Packwood Trail Project Seeks Outdoors Access for All

Missing Link: Cascade’s statement on today’s appeal decision

Washington’s beautiful trails didn’t repair themselves

Hunting and Fishing news:

Changes to dams on Columbia, Snake rivers to benefit salmon, hydropower and orcas

State investigating catastrophic salmon deaths at Pierce County hatchery

Susewind’s Hatchery Statement Rare For A WDFW Director To Make

State to release chinook fry after millions killed during Pierce County power outage

Study finds littleneck clams declining in Salish Sea, West Coast

Additional news:

Researchers will use drone to collect data on Columbia Basin pygmy rabbits

Attention hikers: Stop building cairns. You’re hurting nature.

Here’s how to win on climate-change policy

Washington state builds new bridge for migrating wildlife

New Bainbridge park commissioner is no-show at most meetings

Target shooting in Tahuya State Forest upsets nearby residents; DNR struggles to relocate site

Ryan Zinke’s most lasting failure is his lack of stewardship

Trump vets Interior candidates who don’t share his vow to keep federal lands intact

Dodging development pressure, Issaquah expands Cougar Mountain

New idea: Carbon fee for transportation, environmental work

State Parks reservations system temporarily out of service Jan. 8 to 15; new website to launch Jan. 16

Hundreds of Tri-Cities volunteers assemble 1,725 bikes with time to spare

Government agencies release Icicle Creek stream flow plan

State asks city to reconsider approval of Black Rock Terrace

Six Reasons the 2018 Farm Bill is A Big Win for Outdoorists

Mt. Spokane Ski Patroller Wins National Award

Boy Scouts shedding camp properties across Puget Sound region as losses mount

Zinke’s broken promise on North Cascades grizzlies stings

Urgently needing friends: America’s most endangered public lands

Your maples are being stolen and your property is being trashed. DNR officers try to stop it

Upcoming grants:  

Environmental Justice Small Grants Program

USDOT TIFIA Rural Project Initiative loans

Health and Climate Solutions: 2018 Call for Proposals (up to $350K)

  • Jan. 11: Applications open for Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Culture of Health Leaders. program
  • Jan. 16 (in Spanish), Jan. 23, Jan. 31: Informational calls with EPA to address questions about the Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
  • Jan. 18: Engaged Cities Award applications due
  • Jan. 31: Rails to Trails Conservancy Doppelt Family Trail Development Fund applications due.
  • Feb. 15: EPA Environmental Justice Small Grants Program applications due
  • Did you know? USDOT TIFIA Rural Project Initiative loans can be used to construct pedestrian/bicyclist infrastructure

Some information form Grants and Planning came from WSDOT Active Transportation email update, another great resource. Click here if you would like to subscribe to that WSDOT list.

Planning opportunities:

WDFW seeks members for advisory group on hydraulic regulations that protect fish life

Survey: Road map to Washington’s Future

Friends of Mt. Spokane looking for board members

Jon Snyder
Outdoor recreation and Economic Development
Senior Policy Advisor to Gov. Jay Inslee
Office: 360-902-0488   

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