Washington State Parks: State Parks Commission To Meet Virtually

Press release from Washington State Parks:

March 1, 2022

OLYMPIA – March 1, 2022 – The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission will host their regularly scheduled work session virtually on March 8. 

The public may listen to or watch the meeting through the resources listed below. This is a work session between staff and the Commission. The public is invited to attend, but no public comment will be taken. No decisions will be made by the Commission at the work session.

WHATCommission work session

WHO

Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission

WHEN9 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

WebExAttendee Link

Password: WAP@rks2022

Attendee Phone Call-In Number

(415) 655-0001 or (206) 207-1700

Access Code:  2460 461 0793

TVW

Watch live on TVW

BACKGROUNDThe commission has six regular meetings a year in pre-determined locations around the state. 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 Directormedia@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: 22-008 

This press release was produced by Washington State Parks. The views expressed here are the author’s own.