DNR Seeks Community Input on Recreation in Yakima County
News Date: 
April 17, 2023
   

Agency will host public, Yakima user groups to collaborate on future of public use and recreation on DNR-managed lands

 
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources will host an open discussion on Wednesday, April 26, to solicit public feedback on how recreation and public use is managed on DNR lands in Yakima County.
 
DNR will also seek nominations from the public for participation in a focus group that will collaborate on recreation and public use topics in the county. Nominees to the focus group will meet regularly throughout the year and provide input about recreational and public use priorities in Yakima County.
 
“This meeting will be an opportunity for DNR to connect with our land users and visitors to discuss challenges and opportunities the department faces in maintaining our lands for public use,” said Stephanie Margheim, DNR Southeast Region recreation and public use manager.
 
The goal of the meeting and focus group is to help identify challenges facing land managers and user groups, determine what existing resources can be used to improve the overall public experience, and highlight collaborative solutions for the agency and the public. All members of the public with an interest in recreation and DNR public land use are encouraged to attend and are also eligible to be nominated to the focus group.
 
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