IN FOCUS: Free Fuel Reduction Workshops for Contractors Scheduled in Eastern WA
ref. https://www.dnr.wa.gov/news/free-fuel-reduction-workshops-contractors-scheduled-eastern-wa-0
More than $3 million is available for Eastern Washington forest landowners to promote forest health, reduce impacts of wildfire
The Southeast Region of the Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is offering two free workshops for contractors interested in working on fuel reduction projects with private landowners. Such projects may be eligible for DNR cost-share funding.
The program provides benefits to new contractors, including opportunities for existing contractors to learn about changes to the program, meet with a representative from the state Department of Revenue (DOR) regarding taxes, and to gain insight into the program.
“This is a great opportunity for contractors to learn how to mitigate fire danger and offer a service that helps clients protect their property,” said Hilary Franz, Commissioner of Public Lands. “Now is a great time of year to learn these tools and make these connections, so homeowners are better prepared going into wildfire season.”
DNR’s 20 Year Forest Health Strategic Plan prioritizes the forest health and forest resiliency of Eastern Washington forests and reducing the impact of wildfires to our communities. More than $3 million in grants is available annually to forest landowners in Eastern Washington to share the cost of wildfire mitigation work needed on their property.
The two workshops offered in Southeast Region will cover:
How to get on the DNR list of fuel reduction contractors
Information to help forest landowners sign up for funding
Tax information from a DOR representative
Burning: Permitted and prescribed burns
Step-by-step details on how the program works, from setup to payment
How to successfully complete forest health and wildfire mitigation work
Contact information for DNR service foresters
While this workshop is focused on contractors, anyone from the public is welcome to attend. There is no cost to attend. Pre-registration is preferred. Please contact Emily Torrance-Smith at emily.torrance-smith@dnr.wa.gov if you are planning to attend in person, or if you would like access to a virtual option. That link will be sent out on Monday, Jan. 22.
Who: Forest Contractors
What: Free Fuel Reduction Contractor Workshop
When/Where:
Wednesday January 24, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 240 35th St NW East Wenatchee, WA 98802
Wednesday, February 7, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 625 Swift Blvd. Richland, WA 99352
IN FOCUS: Board of Natural Resources Approves Transfer of Chapman Lake Lands to Department of Fish and Wildlife.
First-of-a-kind transfer with revitalized Trust Land Transfer tool will allow WDFW to conserve land and improve recreational fishing access in Spokane County
The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved a Trust Land Transfer from the Department of Natural Resources to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) – a first-of-its-kind transfer under the revitalized Trust Land Transfer process adopted in 2022 – during its meeting Wednesday morning in Olympia.
DNR’s transfer of the 530-acre Chapman Lake parcel south of Cheney in Spokane County will allow WDFW to restore public boating access to the lake, which provided a popular kokanee fishery prior to the closure of a private resort there in 2011.
The transfer of the Chapman Lake parcel marks the first time the revitalized Trust Land Transfer process has been used to move lands out of DNR trust management. The parcel was previously managed to generate revenue for the Common School Trust, which supports K-12 school construction throughout Washington state. The $1.45 million in legislative funding for the transfer will be used to acquire replacement property for the Common School Trust.
“We have a responsibility to ensure Washington state’s public lands are providing the greatest environmental, social, and economic good for the public. This innovative Trust Land Transfer is a prime example of our commitment to protecting our lands for the present and future generations while providing sustainable recreation opportunities,” said Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz. “I’m thrilled to see that the work that stakeholders and DNR staff put into formalizing the Trust Land Transfer process has created an outcome that everyone can be proud of.”
“WDFW staff have worked tirelessly for more than a decade to secure public boating access to Chapman Lake, and this transfer is an essential first step toward providing significant benefits to outdoor recreation in the region,” said WDFW Director Kelly Susewind. “This wouldn’t have been possible without the Trust Land Transfer process, and we appreciate the cooperation with DNR to ensure this access for future generations.”
The Washington Fish and Wildlife Commission approved WDFW’s acquisition of the Chapman Lake parcel during its December meeting.
DNR generates more than $250 million each year through the management of trust lands, which are required to generate revenue to support schools, colleges, and critical local services across Washington state. That revenue comes from sustainable forest management, agricultural leases, clean energy leases, and commercial real estate leases.
The Trust Land Transfer tool is designed to transfer lands that don’t produce expected amounts of revenue and provide important ecological values or public benefits. DNR transfers these lands to public agencies for conservation or recreation purposes and then replaces them with lands better suited to generate money to support school construction and local governments.
Revitalization of the Trust Land Transfer tool was a major project of the 2021 Trust Land Performance Initiative, which focused on identifying tools to address underperforming land assets. This effort, funded in part by the Legislature, was designed to make the tool more consistent, transparent, repeatable, and effective.
The Legislature has funded four other Trust Land Transfers under the new process that are expected to follow in the coming months.
CLALLAM COUNTY MEETINGS:
Clallam County Commission meeting for 1/9/24
https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01092024-1038
Clallam County Work session for 1/8/24
https://www.clallamcountywa.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_01082024-1037
Port of Port Angeles Commission meeting scheduled 1/9/24
No Time set, or agenda posted on their webpage.
https://portofpa.com/about-us/agenda-center/
Clallam County PUD meeting for 1/8/24
https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/clallampud/Board.nsf/Public
City of Sequim Council meeting for 1/8/24
https://www.sequimwa.gov/ArchiveCenter/ViewFile/Item/2986
City of Forks Council for 1/8/24
https://forkswashington.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Agenda-20240108.pdf
JEFFERSON COUNTY:
Jefferson County Commission meeting for 1/8/24
https://media.avcaptureall.cloud/meeting/93d9acee-cebc-4969-936c-a306da2e082d
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BIBLE VERSE: 1 Peter 1:13 (New International Version)
Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.
Weekly Bible Lesson: The Goodness of God - Part 1
Every new day gives us reason for expressing our gratitude to our God, Who is truly alive and has made possible all things worth having in this life and in the life to come. Many may respond to the goodness of God in various ways, yet the Scriptures tell us the goodness of God should lead us to repentance (Rom. 2:4). In Psalm 107, the Psalmist expresses some very beautiful and meaningful thoughts that ought to remind us of the goodness of God and what our response to that goodness should be: “O give thanks unto the LORD, for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.”--TFTW
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Exposing the Globalist Plot to ERADICATE Free Speech.
The far Left is now trying to invoke the 14th Amendment to kick Donald Trump off the 2024 presidential election ballot. It’s the latest effort to shut him down forever. But tonight, Glenn reveals how those on the Left could soon employ similar tactics to destroy the voices of ordinary Americans like you. For years, you’ve heard the terms “public/private partnership” and “stakeholder capitalism” be uttered by leftists throughout the nation, revealing just part of their sinister plans to undermine the U.S. Constitution. But that’s just what the progressive Left says in public. So, what do some of our nation’s most powerful leaders have planned behind closed doors? Now, thanks to whistleblower testimony, we know just how terrifying their blueprint to destroy YOUR freedom truly is. Tonight, on the latest episode of “Glenn TV,” Glenn reveals those plans … which extend far beyond Washington, D.C. In fact, thanks to what this whistleblower told Michael Shellenberger, we now know this is a GLOBAL effort to entirely thwart the First Amendment, national law, and even the way you THINK. In 2016, Donald Trump’s presidential win and the passing of Brexit shocked the Left so much that it went into overdrive to ensure its power is never lost again. Its plan is now in full motion. But it’s not too late. Watch tonight to find out how we can stand together to stop these evil efforts. Plus, Glenn shows how one of the 1970s’ top-rated television shows — “All in the Family” — connects this ALL together.
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