Posts Tagged ‘Outdoor recreation’
$8 Million In Grants For Outdoor Recreation and Habitat Preservation In NCW
The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Funding Board announced the award of more than $126 million in grants to a suite of 333 projects that build and maintain outdoor recreation facilities and conserve wildlife habitat and working farms and forests around the state. A little over $8 million of those dollars were invested in NCW.
Read More2018 Tourism Report: Sporting Events Brought $10 Million Boost To Local Economy
The 2018 Annual Tourism Report is out from the Wenatchee Valley Chamber of Commerce. It breaks down how sports events, outdoor recreation and more impact the local economy, with big events alone bringing in $10 million to the Valley last year. Tourism remains the fourth-largest industry in the Wenatchee Valley, said Jerri Barkley, the Chamber’s…
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Our Valley Our Future Seeking Feedback on Potential New Action Plan Projects
The Our Valley Our Future / Nuestro Valle Nuestro Futuro community development initiative has launched a survey to gauge how residents view six projects that may be added to the 2019 version of the Our Valley Action Plan.
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State Grants Available for Outdoor Recreation, Applications Due Nov. 1
You may not think much about a toilet at a boat launch, until you need one. Chances are, that amenity was purchased with grant money from the State Recreation & Conservation Office. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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‘Every Kid In A Park’ Offers Free Access to Federal Lands for 4th Graders, Their Families
The U.S. Department of the Interior is offering a free pass to young students. They want 4th graders and their families to get outdoors and enjoy our public lands. Marcus Bellissimo has the details.
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Wildlife Draws Huge Crowds to BLM Lands, Bringing Western U.S. Economic Windfall, Study Says
Federally owned lands in western states have long been a place for outdoor recreation. A new study shows just how much of an economic boost those federal lands can be. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
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Wash. Senator Cantwell Heads Effort to Renew Conservation Program
A fund that was made possible by the drilling of offshore gas and oil recently expired. And it was that fund which made possible everything from outdoor recreation to land conservation. Marcus Bellissimo reports.
Read MoreNew Wenatchee High School Outdoor Rec Class Looking For Gear Donations
Easy access to the great outdoors is one of the joys of living in North Central Washington. And many local school districts work to get students outside. A new outdoor class at Wenatchee High School got the green light and now the hunt is on for the proper equipment. Marcus Bellissimo talked to the teacher…
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A Case Study In Land Management – Stemilt Basin Recreation Plan Nearing Completion
Proposals by recreation enthusiasts and state and local government agencies are coming together to establish a recreation management plan for the Stemilt Basin. According to a statewide recreation study from 2015, forest users in North Central Washington need more spaces set aside specifically for non-motor activities, in addition to amenities for motorized users, campers, hikers…
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Stemilt Basin Parcel Transfer Caps Habitat, Recreation Planning By Unique Partnership
It took more than a decade of planning and wrangling by the Stemilt Partnership to make it happen. But now, over 5,000 acres in the Stemilt Basin is set aside permanently to protect habitat and public recreation. Marcus Bellissimo has the details.
Read MoreChelan County Commission Update – Kevin Overbay
Chelan County Commissioner Kevin Overbay joins Dan Langager on the KOHO Morning Show to talk about the next step in finalizing the county’s updated Shoreline Master Program and land transfers in the Stemilt Basin. The county and the Stemilt Partnership have been working for a decade to secure some 5,000 acres in the Stemilt Basin…
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