What's New:

Next Board Meeting:
01 February 2010
5PM-7PM
Olympia Center
Room 200

Contacting the WAFWP:

If you would like to contact a Board Member, or have a general question you can email us through the Board & Reps Page.

Last Web Site Update:

31 January 2010

Natural Resource Agency Reform

WAFWP attended a meeting with OFM and the Governor’s Natural Resource representative regarding an update on the natural resource reform initiative on November 22, 2009. John Mancowski provided a run down on the 23 action items which he believes will be included in a natural resource reform “roll out” on December 1, 1009. Some of these items can be accomplished right away by executive order; others will require legislative action and/or approval. The 23 items are contained under four general categories and are as follows: --More--

Update 01 December, 2009: WAFWP Attorney, Rhonda Fenrich, spoke with Peter Bogdanoff and Diane Leigh.  They indicated an announcement will be made regarding natural resource reform. The merger with Parks is no longer on the table, however, they will be moving lands management from WDFW to DNR which will result in the loss of 6 of our members. --More--

State Budget Cuts

Representatives of the WAFWP will be meeting with management regarding the projected new budget cuts.  We will update you as soon as we have further information.