Saving Washington State Parks
TO:Mr. Rex Derr, Director of Washington State ParksGovernor Christine GregoireAll Members of the Washington State SenateAll Members of the Washington House of RepresentativesWE, THE UNDERSIGNED OF WAS... continue reading »
"our parks are our most valuable possession"
"It would be a shame if after all these years we would have to close the outdoors."
"What a pity."
"Fort casey and Fort Ebey are integral parts of the economy here on whidbey island. They are both especially valuable because they are both waterfront parks. This is a very valuable trait that a lot of other parks don't have. They are also both a part of t"
"What a tragedy! Now that our money is tight, they are taking the one cheap activity my family loves most, visiting Washington's beautiful state parks!"
"As somebody who regularly uses many of our state parks (including several slated for closure), I'm disappointed in the proposed closures and those responsible for such. I would gladly pay or do volunteer work for day use fees or an annual pass. Additional"
"We can't always afford to stay in hotels, and we love camping, please don't take away our affordable family vacations!!!!"
"В"
"Please save the park"
"LATWIDNO"
"Although not actually residents of WA, we have frequently visited WA and have used, and enjoyed, many of the state parks. Also, we have daughters who are WA residents and who would be affected by closures of these parks."
"Even realizing this is a time of severe financial shortfall, I have to oppose the lack of protection, maintenance and access for important natural areas if all of the parks slated for mothballing are closed. If there are any alternatives, such as voluteer"
"Why don't we cut the goverments pay before closing down parks. Our tax dollar pays for them anyway!"
"I will pay a visitation fee! Bring the $5 fee back!"