Post by: Sumpnneedskillin on August 03, 2011, 07:28:29 PM
http://www.dnr.wa.gov/RecreationEducation/News/Pages/2011_08_03_reopenrec_nr.aspx (http://www.dnr.wa.gov/RecreationEducation/News/Pages/2011_08_03_reopenrec_nr.aspx)
"One month after the state launched the Discover Pass on July 1, the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reopened Snow Cabin Campground in the Ahtanum State Forest. DNR closed the campground in 2009 after experiencing a nearly 50-percent cut to its recreation funding."
So here's what I'm trying to figure out. They had a budget shortfall (which this pass is supposed to make up for). They've closed sites and cut back services etc at others to be able to keep sites open. By my calculations, by mid July they've made approx $80k (according to their newsletter on 21 Jul the state has made $1.5mil on pass sales). So how can they afford to open closed sites when they should be using the funds to maintain and restore services to the sites they barely have open? I'm all for opening sites back up but let's take a look at priorities. It should be full funding to current sites and then open sites as discover pass funding comes in.
Post by: bigtex on August 03, 2011, 08:01:02 PM
Post by: bobcat on August 03, 2011, 08:02:52 PM
Post by: Pathfinder101 on August 03, 2011, 08:24:51 PM
Post by: leed on August 04, 2011, 02:52:58 PM
Post by: longashes on August 04, 2011, 05:45:50 PM
Post by: bobcat on August 04, 2011, 06:30:10 PM
Post by: predatorpro on August 04, 2011, 11:34:53 PM
http://washingtondnr.wordpress.com/2011/08/03/discover-pass-brings-results-dnr-starts-to-reopen-recreation-facilities-ahtanum-state-forest-for-example/ (http://washingtondnr.wordpress.com/2011/08/03/discover-pass-brings-results-dnr-starts-to-reopen-recreation-facilities-ahtanum-state-forest-for-example/)what a coincidence!
Post by: bigtex on August 05, 2011, 09:51:56 AM
I ahd a long converstaion with the Recreation Coordinator for DNR SE Region at a recent meeting. They, unlike WDFW, sat down and looked at projected income from it and immeadiately started a plan to get areas open and start more maintenace of existing sites. You will start seeing requests for public input on additional recreation possibilities in the near future. Talks over even creating more campgrounds etc. DNR is excited to have additionalfunding andthe Coordinator stated the purchasers of the "Discover Pass" will begin seeing a return for the extra money in the near future.
Will be interesting to see if DNR creates any "recreation areas" in SE WA that will require the Discover Pass since no DNR lands in SE WA require the pass rite now.
Post by: Pathfinder101 on August 06, 2011, 05:16:35 PM
I ahd a long converstaion with the Recreation Coordinator for DNR SE Region at a recent meeting. They, unlike WDFW, sat down and looked at projected income from it and immeadiately started a plan to get areas open and start more maintenace of existing sites. You will start seeing requests for public input on additional recreation possibilities in the near future. Talks over even creating more campgrounds etc. DNR is excited to have additionalfunding andthe Coordinator stated the purchasers of the "Discover Pass" will begin seeing a return for the extra money in the near future.
Will be interesting to see if DNR creates any "recreation areas" in SE WA that will require the Discover Pass since no DNR lands in SE WA require the pass rite now.
waddaya tryin' ta do? jinx us...? shhhhh... we were hoping they wouldn't realize we are here... ;)
Post by: saylean on August 10, 2011, 10:07:19 PM
A: Design the Discovery Pass logo
B: Pay for the creation of all those metal signs (at discovery pass lots)
C: Pay for the constuction and placement of all the signs
I guess it takes money to MAKE money....
This discovery pass has left a poor taste in my mouth.
Post by: phishisgroovin on August 10, 2011, 10:17:26 PM
Post by: MtnMuley on August 10, 2011, 10:32:42 PM