Proposed Ice harbor Trust Land Exchange
This proposal calls for exchanging approximately 569 acres of State trust land for approximately 265 acres owned by Stemilt Growers, Inc.  This exchange of properties in Chelan and Franklin Counties would allow DNR to add to an existing agricultural property and increase long-term revenue to the Agricultural School trust. The value of the lands to be exchanged will be determined by a market value appraisal.

Location
The state trust lands in this proposed exchange are located in Chelan County (Sec 10, T21N, R20E, W.M.) and the Stemilt lands are located in Franklin County (Sec 13 & 14, T10N, R32E, W.M.)

Ice Harbor Exchange Maps
Ice Harbor Exchange Presentation (Updated 11/18/2009)
Public Hearing Testimony

This proposed exchange would involve:
Agricultural School trust land which generates revenue for building construction at Washington State University.

Opportunities for Public Input
A public hearing will be held on November 5, 2009, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the Wenatchee Community Center, Wenatchee, WA.

COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED
All written testimony must be received by Friday, December 18, 2009, and addressed to the 
      Department of Natural Resources
      ATTN:  Ice Harbor Exchange No. 86-082602
      1111 Washington St., MS 47014
      Olympia, WA 98504-47014

Testimony may be e-mailed to exchanges@dnr.wa.gov. Please put “Ice Harbor” in the subject line. For more information, call Julie Armbruster at (360) 902-1636.

What’s Next
Input from the public, including comments made at the hearing, will be reviewed and considered.

DNR and Stemilt Growers, Inc. will work toward creating a formal exchange agreement.  

A final proposal, including a summary of public comments, will be presented to the Board of Natural Resources, which represents trust beneficiaries, for decision at one of its regular monthly meetings.