Dark Parks

There are several state parks slated for permanent closure &/or "temporary closure" this legislative season as a measure to meet budgetary concerns. They are not being closed due to a lack of use or interest; they are busy parks that are being closed to keep a budget. A partial list of parks slated for closure are: Fort Casey, Larrabee, Millersylvania, Peace Arch, Flaming Geyser, Rainbow Falls, Potlatch & several others. A full list of parks on the chopping block, go to http://www.wta.org/trail-news/magazine/projected-state-park-closuresnews/magazine/projected-state-park-closures

As boaters, as campers, as hikers, as fisherman, as Washingtonians, we use these parks! We need these parks!

The parks you grew up with could turn into lawless zones costing the state even more money than the budget for simply maintaining the parks. Recovery of a park that has been closed is not an easy proposition either, but the legislature is facing difficult choices. Without our imput the officials may think of the money over the people. We should not let that happen.

If these closures bother you as much as it bothers me you should sign the petition using the link below then contact your elected officials and let them know how you feel before April 3rd.

Petition: www.PetitionOnline.com/WASHPARK/petition.html

Governor Gregoir: http://www.governor.wa.gov/contact/

State Senator: http://www.leg.wa.gov/Senate/Senators/

State Legislature: http://apps.leg.wa.gov/DistrictFinder/Default.aspx