DNR Land Transfer Proposal

DNR Staff provided a summary of comments received at the public meeting in Twisp on December 12, 2019:

 

Expressed Values in Summarized Categories at Twisp Meeting No. of Comments
Fish and Wildlife Habitat and Species 34
Protect from Development 24
Public Access / Access to Public Land 19
Native Plant Habitat and Species 12
Recreation (All forms, hiking, biking, birding, hunting, fishing, skiing) 12
Open Space 10
Water / Wetlands & Streams & Rivers 9
Scenic Vistas 8
Agency Policies & Procedures & SEPA & School funding to benefit “all of the people” 7
Wildlife Habitat Connectivity / Migration Corridors 5
Locals Open Space Values 4
Local Economy & Recreation 4
Indigenous Rights 3
Ridgetop Protection 3
Sustainability – all life forms including people 3
Water Quality 2
Keep Public Lands 2
Unique geology 2
Consolidate public lands 2
Maintain rural character 1
Native American sacred sites 1
Build a Native American longhouse and gift it to tribe(s) 1
Outdoor Education 1
Allow land to recover from Carlton fire 1
Threatened and Endangered species protection 1
Carbon Sequestration 1
Highest and Best Use should be open space 1