Dale (Bearpaw) Appointed by Governor Inslee to Task Force

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Governor Appoints Members to Blue Ribbon Task Force on Recreation
Group Holds First Meeting April 9
 
OLYMPIA – Governor Jay Inslee’s new Blue Ribbon Task Force on Parks and Outdoor Recreation will hold its first meeting April 9.

The Governor called together leaders in outdoor recreation to develop an action plan and recommendations to manage, transform and leverage Washington’s outdoor recreation assets and state programs. In his executive order, he asked that the recommendations focus on increasing outdoor recreation activities and promoting recreation-related jobs and business. The task force must complete its work by September 19.

The 28-member task force includes 16 voting members who are citizens involved in outdoor recreation and recreation-related businesses, 8 state agency representatives and 4 legislators. See a list of members.

Outdoor recreation in Washington directly supports 227,000 jobs and generates $22.5 billion in annual spending on things like equipment, lodging and apparel.

“This isn’t just about Washington’s economy. This is also about a generational legacy in our state,” Inslee noted in a news release announcing his executive order. “We need to leave a Washington that allows every single one of us – young or old – to experience, play and relax in some of the most beautiful trails, parks and lakes in the world. I know we can find a way forward to making sure Washington’s beautiful outdoor spaces are promoted and preserved for generations to come.”

The April 9 meeting will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in Conference Rooms A, B, and C of the John A. Cherberg Building, on the Capitol Campus, 304 15th Ave. S.W., Olympia.

At this meeting, task force members will review existing research and learn about demographic and recreation participation trends and the economic benefits of recreation. They also will get an overview of state recreation programs and hear presentations from local parks and federal recreation programs. See agenda.

http://www.rco.wa.gov/doc_pages/press/2014/124.shtml

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CITIZEN MEMBERS (VOTING)

Barb Chamberlain, Co-chair Executive Director Washington Bikes
Doug Walker, Co-chair Chief Executive Officer WRQ and The Wilderness Society
 
Marc Berejka Director Government and Community Affairs REI
Joshua Brandon Military Organizer Sierra Club Outdoors
Russ Cahill Retired Washington and California State Parks Manager
Dale Denney Owner and Outfitter Bearpaw Outfitters
Patty Graf-Hoke Executive Director Kitsap Peninsula Convention and Visitor's Bureau
George Harris Chief Executive Officer Northwest Marine Trade Association
Connor Inslee   Outdoors for All
Ben Klasky Chief Executive Officer Islandwood
Noah McCord Leader Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife Youth Council
Dan Nordstrom Chief Executive Officer Outdoor Research
Spencer Olson Communications Hub Director Fuse
Tom Reeve Chair Trust for Public Land
Shiloh Schauer Executive Director Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce
Louise Stanton-Masten Executive Director Washington Tourism Alliance

AGENCY MEMBERS (NON-VOTING)

Allyson Brooks Director Archeology and Historic Preservation
Jim Cahill Senior Budget Analyst Office of Financial Management
Kaleen Cottingham Director Recreation and Conservation Office
Nick Demerice Director, External Affairs Department of Commerce
Brock Milliern Recreation Manager Department of Natural Resources
Rodger Schmitt Commissioner Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission
Joe Stohr Deputy Director Department of Fish and Wildlife
Rebecca Wallace Program Supervisor, Agriculture Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction

LEGISLATIVE MEMBERS (NON-VOTING)

The Honorable Vincent Buys Representative Republican Caucus
The Honorable Linda Parlette Senator Republican Caucus
The Honorable Kevin Ranker Senator Democratic Caucus
The Honorable Steve Tharinger Representative Democratic Caucus

[Fl0und3rz]

Nice.

[jackelope]

Congrats Dale...do us proud.
Don't kick the crap out of the REI guy.
 

[jackmaster]

congrats BEARPAW

[Broken Arrow]

 

[WSU]

Step 1 - Allocate as much of our fisheries resources to recreational fishing as possible.  And, congrats Bearpaw!  Looks like you will be outnumbered by the non-hunting representatives.

[Bean Counter]

OUTSTANDING! Step in the right direction. 

[buckfvr]

Work some magic for us Dale............

[huntnphool]

 Congrats Dale, I can only hope your focus and ethics are not swayed by politics and money, as we so often unfortunately witness.

[Wacenturion]

Step 1 - Allocate as much of our fisheries resources to recreational fishing as possible.  And, congrats Bearpaw! Looks like you will be outnumbered by the non-hunting representatives.

First thing I noticed.  Got to love bureaucrats and their committees to get their own end result....sorry to be a pessimist. 

[NoBark]

Congrats Dale,   I hope it doesn't consume all your spare time.  Vincent Buys is my rep, I'll give him a shout and introduce you to him in advance.     Who is Conor Inslee?    A relative of Jay's???   Hope not, hate despotism.    Anyway, Our guys are already spending a bazillion $$ a year to play outside,  if anyone wants more money, make sure the others catch up first!!

[singleshot12]

May the force be with you! Make it happen! We're counting on you Dale

[Wacenturion]

"Outdoor recreation in Washington directly supports 227,000 jobs and generates $22.5 billion in annual spending on things like equipment, lodging and apparel."

Would be much more appropriate to appoint members based on the revenue source.  You think that might change the member landscape.  My guess would be that there would be quite a few more hunting and fishing members representing their constituents.  Sorry to be unimpressed, but it's just how government gets buy in's for their agenda.  WDFW does it all the time.

But hey, if anyone can probably make some headway, I'm sure it's Dale.  Good luck.

[Jonathan_S]