Biennial State Land Acquisition Performance Monitoring Report 2018

HABITAT AND RECREATION LANDS COORDINATING GROUP

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1

State Habitat and Recreation Land Acquisitions 2

Habitat and Recreation Lands Coordinating Group 3

Background 4

Biennial State Lands Acquisition Performance Monitoring Report 5 State Agency Profiles 5

State Agency Acquisition Priorities 8 State Acquisition Practices 9 Funding for State Acquisitions 9

Projects Monitored for Performance (2011-2013) 12

Summary by Agency 15 Summary by County 16

March 2018

INTRODUCTION

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State Habitat and Recreation State agencies must be flexible because the purchases are from willing sellers. Land Acquisitions Landowners may have a variety of The percentage of public, natural resource motivations for selling, including price and a lands owned by Washington State accounts desire to protect the land into the future. for 9 percent of all lands in the state, Agencies have some tools to make purchase according to a 2015 study of the economic offers more desirable, such as purchasing impact of public lands by the Joint conservation easements that allow the seller

Legislative Audit and Review Committee. to remain on the property or to continue These natural resource lands include those using the land for farming or ranching. used for recreation and habitat and as trust Some constraints limit agencies’ flexibility, land. such as the law against offering more than fair market value. State agencies buy land to protect important state resources such as habitat With an increasing demand for public for threatened and endangered species and accountability, it is more important than outdoor recreation opportunities. As ever to ensure that each project is the best population increases, so does the need to investment of limited public resources. The preserve the land and its resources for public wants information that helps decide future generations. These lands can serve whether it’s a good investment, including multiple state objectives, such as protecting information about how purchased land will habitat and supporting working farms. be maintained over time. While acquisitions and land management are budgeted State habitat and recreation land separately, there is increasing demand to acquisitions are strategic and flexible. They understand how the capital investment in are strategic because each acquisition must buying the land relates to the impact on the meet priorities identified in an agency’s plan operating budget for managing the land. to compete for grants. They also must meet detailed grant program evaluation criteria. Open, visible, acquisition processes help These state agency and grant program make strong public investments. As priorities ensure that the best state habitat agencies work to protect natural resources and recreation lands are acquired. under increased scrutiny, transparent land transactions help inform local and state decision-makers.

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Habitat and Recreation Lands The lands group also includes  The Biennial State Land Coordinating Group representatives of nonprofit organizations, Acquisition Performance local governments, the Legislature, private Monitoring Report shows whether The Legislature created the Habitat and interests, and others. state agencies achieved their initial Recreation Lands Coordinating Group in project objectives. The Washington State Recreation and 2007 to improve the visibility and Conservation Office (RCO) provides staff coordination of state habitat and recreation support and hosts the lands group’s Web land acquisitions. The Legislature wanted to site at see better coordination by state agencies https://www.rco.wa.gov/boards/hrlcg.shtml. with the goal of working toward a statewide strategy for land acquisitions. Local The lands group has created a structure for governments and citizens wanted more improving the visibility and coordination of information about state projects in their state land acquisitions. It has three areas. components: The lands group is comprised of  The Annual State Land Acquisition representatives from the following state Coordinating Forum brings agencies: together state agencies, local governments, non-government  Conservation Commission organizations, landowners, tribes,  Department of Ecology and citizens to learn about and share  Department of Fish and Wildlife ideas on proposals for state habitat and recreation land purchases and  Department of Natural Resources disposals.  Department of Transportation  The Biennial State Land  Puget Sound Partnership Acquisition Forecast Report gives information about the state land  Recreation and Conservation Office purchases and disposals that are  State Parks and Recreation being planned around the state. Commission

BACKGROUND

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Biennial State Land Acquisition To enhance the way information on land Department of Fish and Wildlife Performance Monitoring Report acquisition can be understood and tracked over time, the monitoring report format has Missions This is the fourth Biennial State Land been changed from text-based to The Department of Fish and Wildlife has Acquisition Performance Monitoring Report. spreadsheet. The new format will enable dual mandates to protect hunting and Its goal is to monitor the success of state readers to see what proposed land fishing opportunities and to protect fish and habitat and recreation land acquisitions by acquisitions and disposals have occurred wildlife. The agency is charged with examining whether state agencies achieved and the reasons why the proposals did or sustaining all wildlife species other than their acquisition objectives. Data from the did not come to fruition. plants, including invertebrates, fish and report can be used to identify strengths and State Agency Profiles marine invertebrates, amphibians and weaknesses in state acquisition processes reptiles, and birds and mammals. The and to inform decisions made by state This section describes the habitat and agency has authority to acquire critical agencies, the Legislature, local recreation land acquisition missions and habitat lands to fulfill its missions. governments, and others. processes of the Department of Fish and The 2011 Department of Fish and Wildlife Wildlife, Department of Natural Resources, The focus is on land acquired by the strategic plan includes the following and State Parks and Recreation Department of Fish and Wildlife, principles for land management: Department of Natural Resources, and the Commission.  Conserve and restore biodiversity. State Parks and Recreation Commission. The State agency acquisition goals are based on report does not focus on lands purchased recreation and conservation needs  Ensure the health of our ecosystems. primarily for non-habitat or non-recreation expressed by the public, and on state and  Ensure sustainable social and purposes, such as infrastructure or state- federal legal requirements to provide economic utilization of owned trust lands. recreational opportunities and protect Washington’s fish, wildlife habitat, threatened and endangered wildlife. Each and natural resources. agency has distinct missions directed by legislation designed to meet those needs. Plan Agency acquisition plans establish criteria The intent of the Lands 20/20 policy is to for identifying priority purchases that will ensure that future land acquisitions are best fulfill the agency mission, and consistent with the agency’s mission processes for pursuing the priorities. statement: Preserve, protect and perpetuate fish, wildlife, and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities.

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I n addition, land acquisition projects are to  Place a higher value on acquisitions Staff applies for grants and when awarded, be consistent with the Conservation that create blocks of ownership that works with willing sellers to acquire Initiative Strategic Acquisition Priorities and increase function, value, and conservation easements and fee interest. evaluated through the Lands 20/20 process, resiliency to disturbance and make Department of Natural Resources which provides more detail for management more efficient. implementing foundational values.  As we move, spatially, further away Missions Department Acquisition Principles from existing public holdings, Habitat and recreation lands purchased by

particularly with smaller tracts, the Department of Natural Resources are  Optimize, pursue, and use pursue easements or other non-fee managed by the Natural Areas Program. partnerships to identify and title protection. The primary mission of the Natural Areas prioritize land acquisitions, nurture  Program is to protect outstanding examples collaborative support, and leverage Prioritize lands that are ecologically of the state’s biodiversity. The program capacity. or socially important and that are at risk to loss in the near-term. manages land under two natural area Evaluate whether acquisition is the designations: Natural Area Preserve and best conservation alternative to Land Acquisition Process Natural Resources Conservation Area. Some achieve the desired result. Evaluate The department assesses species and sites are given dual designations to provide alternative tools before acquisition landscape conservation needs using species for low impact public access while providing (e.g. incentives, different land recovery and management plans, habitat greater protection for sensitive features. stewardship by current owner, or conservation plans, biodiversity Natural Area Preserves protect rare plant education). If acquisition is the best conservation framework, habitat and animal populations and ecosystems alternative, then evaluate options to connectivity analyses, and other data. that are rare or that are representative of acquire the real property interests healthy, functioning native habitat. The (e.g. easement, fee title, donation, Based on the information above, preserves contain some of the most exchange). department staff and conservation partners identify potential conservation sites within a uncommon and sensitive plant and animal  Pursue lands that provide long-term geographic envelope. Internal policy and communities native to Washington, opportunities for public recreation the Lands Evaluation Tool screen projects including several species that are found or that create access to existing for grant categories. nowhere else in the world. Some preserves public land. also include intact ecosystems that can be The agency evaluates compatibility with  Pursue lands that will provide long- used as reference sites of natural ecological statewide and regional conservation term ecological value in light of function. While public access to Natural initiatives including the Governor’s priorities climate change impacts, such as sea Area Preserves generally is limited to and multi-state, federal, city, county, and level rise and possible range shifts. research and education, low-impact non-government organization initiatives.

BACKGROUND Background 7 recreation is allowed in appropriate areas Natural Heritage Program and Natural interact with natural, historic, and on some sites. Areas Program, primarily based on an developed landscapes. assessment of the protection needs of the The Natural Resources Conservation Areas State Parks acquires land to protect and particular features (species and/or are similar to Natural Area Preserves, with manage natural resources that are ecosystems) for which the natural area has important distinctions. The conservation important for people. been identified. Potential natural areas (and areas have a broader mission by including expansions of existing natural areas) are State Parks additionally acquires lands as priorities, lands with outstanding natural within and adjacent to existing state parks presented to the Natural Heritage Advisory scenic values, geological or archaeological Council. Upon approval by the council, to provide new or improved recreational significance, or environmentally significant proposed sites go through a public process opportunities to the public. sites under threat of conversion to other including informational meetings, uses. Natural Resources Conservation Areas Plan opportunities for landowners to meet with provide opportunities for low impact scientists and land managers, and a public Property acquisitions are prioritized through recreation. hearing. Some Natural Resources the Classification and Management Plan Conservation Areas are designated by the Planning or CAMP process. Once prioritized, department without review by the council. the commission adopts a biennial listing of Washington’s Natural Heritage Plan The recommendation from the Natural priorities through the adoption of the establishes the criteria for natural area Heritage Advisory Council and information agency’s capital budget. The majority of selection and the approval process. The from the public hearing are forwarded to funding used in acquiring new land is plan lists the statewide conservation the Commissioner of Public Lands. The provided by grants managed through RCO priorities for ecosystems and rare species, commissioner establishes the boundary or through a variety of other grant sources. which are established by the Natural within which department staff is then Heritage Program in consultation with authorized to pursue acquisition. Land Acquisition Process others. The conservation priorities listed in Properties are acquired from willing sellers the plan drive the selection of areas for Staff identifies potential funding sources after appraisal, in accordance with the Natural Area Preserve or Natural Resources and works with willing landowners. priority rankings as provided through the Conservation Area designation or a State Parks and Recreation CAMP process. State Parks occasionally combination of the two. Commission acquires new lands through land exchanges, Land Acquisition Process donations, or property transfers from other Mission Natural area boundaries initially are forms of government. identified by scientists in the department’s The State Parks and Recreation Commission mission focuses on managing how people

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State Agency Acquisition Priorities

Department of Fish and Wildlife Department of Natural Resources State Parks and Recreation Commission

Natural Area Preserves Natural Area Preserves Natural Area Preserves  Representative examples of highest quality  Representative examples of highest quality Representative examples of highest quality native ecosystems native ecosystems native ecosystems  Populations of endangered, threatened,  Rare or diminishing plant or animal

sensitive, rare, or diminishing animal species populations

Wildlife Areas Natural Resources Conservation Areas Classification and Management Planning Objective: Focus on lands that are necessary to Objective: Areas with high priority for (CAMP) recover, maintain, or enhance the integrity of conservation, natural systems, wildlife, and low- Includes: Natural Area Preserves, Natural Areas, priority species, habitats, and ecosystems. impact public use values Natural Forest Areas, Resource Recreation Areas, Recreation Areas, and Heritage Areas. Criteria: Priority species, habitat values, Criteria: Flora, fauna, geological, archaeological, biodiversity, appropriate and accessible scenic or similar features; native ecological Objective: Protect a view shed or for recreation, research and education, economics, communities; connectivity between protected stewardship of natural and cultural resources. fiscal accountability, stewardship, partnership, areas; protection of Natural Area Preserves core and citizen involvement. area; and opportunities for low impact public use Criteria: Significance, popularity, experiences, uniqueness, flora and fauna, scenery size, condition, and revenue.

Recreation Lands Recreation Lands Recreation Lands Objective: Acquire property to provide fish- and Objective: The Department of Natural Resources Objective: Acquire parkland for outdoor wildlife-related recreational opportunities for the does not buy land primarily for recreation recreational opportunities for the public. public and for department administrative purposes. support. Criteria: Significance, popularity, experiences, uniqueness, flora and fauna, scenery size, Criteria: Need, site suitability and design, diversity condition, and revenue and compatibility, performance measures, public benefit, and population proximity.

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State Acquisition Practices viable, high-priority lands. Sometimes alternate on the ranked project list or, at agencies do not identify a specific site in the agency’s request, the grant may be State land acquisition practices are guided order to comply with a landowner’s desire amended to change the location of the by the statutes, rules, and policies of the to protect his or her privacy. project. agencies and the grant programs. The best practices are those that ensure the best When a project is evaluated and approved Agencies typically expect to complete the public investment through public outreach for a grant, the cost of the project is based acquisition within 2 years of funding and open grant competitions while also on a best estimate. This is because agencies approval. However, the time it takes to giving agencies flexibility to negotiate with do not have appropriated funding to complete an acquisition can vary based on willing landowners. conduct appraisals. Most grant funding several factors, including unpredictable precludes reimbursement for work negotiations with the seller. Agencies use a variety of mechanisms to performed in advance of a signed grant purchase priority habitat and recreation agreement. Appraisals generally take place Funding for State Acquisitions lands, including fee simple, conservation once grant funding is approved. State agencies purchase habitat and easements, and leasehold interests. Negotiations with the landowner can be recreation lands using a variety of funding Conservation easements are used to place challenging and lengthy because the sources, including state and federal grants. restrictions on how the land is used while agency’s offer to buy may be less desirable Major state grant programs include the allowing the landowner to continue holding than a private buyer’s offer. The seller may Washington Wildlife and Recreation title to the land. All purchases are from not want to wait for a year or more for the Program, Aquatic Lands Enhancement willing sellers, and a seller may prefer one agency to secure grant funding and may Account, and Salmon Recovery Funding mechanism over another. expect an offer above fair market value. Board programs. Major federal grant programs include the U.S. Fish and Wildlife When an agency cannot predict whether a Agencies cannot offer more than appraised Service Section 6, National Coastal landowner will be willing to sell a particular value except under rare circumstances, and Wetlands Conservation Act, North American parcel, the agency may apply for a grant by they are required to offer no less than Wetlands Conservation Act, Coastal and identifying a project area with a number of appraised value (Title 8 Revised Code of Estuarine Lands Conservation Program, and potential high priority parcels, intending to Washington). Land and Water Conservation Fund. purchase only some of them. This strategy In the case of the Washington Wildlife and is designed to give clarity to elected Recreation Program, if an agency is unable officials, the public, grant evaluation teams, to use the grant in the identified project and the funding board about which area, the money may be returned to the properties are intended to be purchased, grant program to be applied to the next while giving agencies flexibility to acquire

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Grant program priorities are established in Example statute. A state agency requests funding Critical Habitat Category Evaluation Summary based on how well the project meets the Possible Criteria Evaluation Elements grant program priorities. For example, an Points agency may request funding through the Locate the project on statewide, vicinity, and site maps. Not Washington Wildlife and Recreation Project Information Brief summary of the project goals and objectives. scored Program’s Urban Wildlife Habitat Category  The bigger picture to acquire wildlife habitat close to an urban Ecological and  Uniqueness and significance of the site growth area. Or, an agency may request Biological  Statewide significance 20 Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account funds Characteristics  Fish and wildlife species or communities to buy aquatic lands for public purposes,  Quality of habitat such as providing or improving public  Threat to species or communities access to aquatic lands. Species and  Importance of acquisitions Communities with  Ecological roles 10 Through an open, competitive evaluation Special Status  Taxonomic distinctness process, the agency must show how well the  Rarity proposed project meets specific criteria. The  Immediacy of threat to site agency must show, for example, how well  Consideration of a conservation easement the project is coordinated with other state Manageability and  Long-term viability 15 or local plans, whether it is a regional Viability  Enhancement of existing protected land priority, and how it fits with the broader  Ongoing stewardship landscape or watershed.  Livestock grazing Public Benefit and  Community support 5 Grant programs are competitive and Community Support  Educational and/or scientific value managed to ensure the projects that best  Recreation uses Multiple Benefits 3 meet the program objectives get funding  Resource uses and management practices priority. State grant programs use citizen Total Possible Points 53 evaluation committees made up of experts in recreation and conservation issues. The agency acquisition grants, the funding Most state habitat and recreation land board submits a prioritized list of projects to acquisition grant programs are on a biennial evaluation committees score projects based on criteria established by the funding board the Governor and Legislature for approval. cycle that coincides with the biennial state and submit ranked lists to the funding capital budget cycle. State grants are typically approved about a year after the board for consideration. For most state agency applies for a grant.

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Major Funding Sources for State Land Acquisitions

Grant Program Fund Source Administering Agency Eligible Receiving Agencies Purpose

Department of Enterprise Services Habitat, ecosystem, and Department of Fish and Wildlife species conservation; Washington Wildlife and Recreation and Conservation State bonds Department of Natural Resources farmland preservation; Recreation Program Office State Conservation Commission riparian protection; and State Parks and Recreation Commission outdoor recreation

Department of Ecology Shoreline preservation Aquatic Lands Recreation and Conservation Department of Fish and Wildlife Aquatic land leases and public access Enhancement Account Office Department of Natural Resources enhancement State Parks and Recreation Commission

State bonds, Pacific Department of Fish and Wildlife Salmon Recovery Recreation and Conservation Coastal Salmon Department of Natural Resources Salmon recovery Funding Board Office Recovery Fund State Parks and Recreation Commission

Department of Fish and Wildlife Public outdoor Land and Water Federal offshore oil Recreation and Conservation Department of Natural Resources recreation and Conservation Fund and gas resources Office State Parks and Recreation Commission conservation

Taxes on fishing Department of Ecology Coastal wetlands National Coastal Wetlands equipment, Department of Fish and Wildlife U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service acquisition or Conservation Act motorboat, and Department of Natural Resources restoration small engine fuel State Parks and Recreation Commission

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Department of Ecology (Padilla Bay) Coastal and Estuarine Land Appropriated by Administration’s Ocean Coastal Department of Fish and Wildlife Coastal and estuarine Conservation Program Congress annually Resource Management to Department of Natural Resources land protection Department of Ecology State Parks and Recreation Commission

Cooperative Endangered Appropriated by Department of Fish and Wildlife Habitat conservation Species Conservation Fund U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Congress each year Department of Natural Resources on non-federal lands (Endangered Species Act)

Northwest American Appropriated by Department of Fish and Wildlife Wetlands conservation U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Wetlands Conservation Act Congress each year Department of Natural Resources for migratory wildlife

PROJECTS MONITORED FOR PERFORMANCE (2013-2015)

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Projects Monitored for How to Read the Data Estimated Annual Future Costs–Amount the agency estimates that the acquisition Performance Agency–State agency responsible for the will cost to operate or maintain in future. acquisition or disposal. This section summarizes data from state Costs can include Payment In-Lieu of Taxes, habitat and recreation land acquisition County–County in which the project is annual operation and maintenance, future projects proposed for funding in the located. development costs, and others. 2013-2015 biennium. Project details were Project Name–Name of the project. Comments–General information about provided by the purchasing agency. Acres Proposed–Number of acres that the what actually happened with the project This section compares each project from agency agreed to purchase with state grant. and the acquisition process. when it was awarded a grant to its status in Does not include acres proposed to be 2015. This section compares project purchased with other funds unless information such as number of acres, indicated. project cost, location, acquisition type, and OR PERFORMANCE OR estimated future costs (where the agency Acres Acquired–Number of acres acquired had data to provide). with state grant as of December 2015. Does not include acres acquired with other funds For some of the projects, the land has not unless indicated. yet been purchased and the grants are not closed. For these projects, the data shown Acquisition Year–Closing year of are not final; final data will be available after completed acquisition. If multiple properties this report is published. were purchased as part of the project, then the final purchase year is reported. For additional project details, including a location map of the project, please refer to Type of Acquisition–Type of real property the 2012 Biennial State Land Acquisition interest that was transferred. May indicate Forecast Report. fee simple, conservation easement, or leasehold interest.

Acquisition Cost–Amount of the state grant award and grant recipient match.

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Summary by Agency The following table summarizes, by state agency, how state habitat and recreation acquisitions compare with their proposals.

Estimated Annual Agency Acres Proposed Acres Acquired Acquisition Cost Future Costs

Department of Fish and Wildlife 50,596.5 16,982 $17,186,169 $123,650

Department of Natural Resources 7,408.3 794.2 $5,962,933 $12,920

State Parks and Recreation Commission 798.6 472.4 $4,926,040 $185,000

State Conservation Commission 4,516 0 0 0 OR PERFORMANCE OR Total 63,319.4 18,248.6 $28,075,142 $321,570

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Summary by County Estimated Acres Acres Type of Acquisition Annual Agency Project Name Proposed Acquired Acquisition Cost Future Costs Comments1 Asotin County Department of Fish Mountain View, 4-O Ranch 5,020 4,645 Fee Title $8,506,779 $6,000 and Wildlife Benton County Department of Fish Other–Sold to Rattlesnake Mountain 7,000 0 and Wildlife another buyer Chelan County Department of Camas Meadows Natural 171 30.55 Fee title $946,510 $310 Natural Resources Area Preserve OR PERFORMANCE OR Department of Upper Dry Gulch Natural 2,560 0 Other Natural Resources Area Preserve Department of Fish Dryden Access 6 24.83 Fee Title $251,000 $2,000 and Wildlife Department of Fish Stemilt Basin 4,250 640 Fee Title $382,390 $6,500 and Wildlife Clallam County Department of Fish Not funded by the Aloha Property 152 0 and Wildlife Legislature Department of Fish Dungeness Estuary 65 51.57 Fee Title $1,000,000 $1,000 and Wildlife Clark County Department of a Lacamas Prairie Natural Area Other–Unwilling

608 0 Natural Resources Preserve seller Department of a Washougal Oaks Natural Other–Unwilling 303 0 Natural Resources Area Preserve seller State Parks and Washougal River inholding, 7.7 5.6 Fee title $97,500 $0* Recreation Commission Wong

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Summary by County Estimated Acres Acres Type of Acquisition Annual Agency Project Name Proposed Acquired Acquisition Cost Future Costs Comments1 Columbia County Department of Fish Not funded by the Touchet River Headwaters 760 0 and Wildlife Legislature Cowlitz County Department of Fish Merrill Lake 1,500 0 In process and Wildlife Douglas County Department of Fish Mid-Columbia Shrub Steppe 3,280 4,198 Fee Title $1,805,000 $30,000 In process and Wildlife

Grant County PERFORMANCE OR Department of Wanapum Natural Area 2,237 0 Other Natural Resources Preserve Department of Fish Ephrata Lake 530 120 Fee Title $150,000 $1,200 and Wildlife Grays Harbor County State Parks and Grayland Beach State Park 1.87 1.87 Fee Title 189,500 $18,000 Recreation Commission Inholding, Parpart Island County State Parks and Cama Beach State Park 31 31 Fee Title $173,000 $0* Recreation Commission Inholding, Gott Jefferson County Department of Dabob Bay Natural Area 302 279.61 Fee Title $2,370,723 $3,490 Natural Resources Preserve

State Parks and Dosewallips State Park, Pope 259 215 Fee Title $579,000 $0* Recreation Commission State Parks and Dosewallips State Park, 29.18 29.18 Fee Title $151,780 $0* Recreation Commission Shaw

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Summary by County Estimated Acres Acres Type of Acquisition Annual Agency Project Name Proposed Acquired Acquisition Cost Future Costs Comments1 King County Middle Fork Snoqualmie Department of and Mount Si Natural 629.5 455.18 Fee Title $1,653,700 $7,420 Natural Resources Resources Conservation Area West Tiger Mountain Department of Other–Unwilling Natural Resources 57.8 0 Natural Resources seller Conservation Area Kitsap County

Stavis Natural Resources PERFORMANCE OR Department of Conservation Area/ Kitsap 93 9.45 Fee Title $125,000 $240 Natural Resources Forest Natural Area Preserve Kittitas County Department of Fish Heart of the Cascades 10,000 5,497 Fee Title $4,675,000 $50,000 In process and Wildlife Department of Fish Big Horn Yakima Access 689 0 Other and Wildlife Klickitat County Department of Fish Not funded by the Harms Road Trailhead 157 0 and Wildlife Legislature Department of Fish Rock Creek 13,565 0 Other and Wildlife

Mason County State Parks and Harstine Island, Fudge Point 83 59.59 Fee Title $2,200,000 $167,000 Recreation Commission Phase 1 State Parks and Fudge Point Phase 2 76 75.87 Fee Title $658,000 $0* Recreation Commission State Parks and Fudge Point Phase 3 48 45.5 Fee Title $507,760 $0* Recreation Commission

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Summary by County Estimated Acres Acres Type of Acquisition Annual Agency Project Name Proposed Acquired Acquisition Cost Future Costs Comments1 Okanogan County Department of Fish Methow River Bridge 1 15 6.3 Fee Title $173,000 $1,500 and Wildlife Department of Fish Methow Riparian 40 1.31 Fee Title $13,000 $250 and Wildlife Department of Fish Okanogan Similkameen 1,500 and Wildlife Pacific County State Parks and Cape Disappointment State 36.8 8.07 Fee Title $219,500 $0* Recreation Commission Park, Seaview Dunes PERFORMANCE OR Department of Fish Chinook River Access 7.5 and Wildlife Department of Fish Willapa Bay Shoreline 500 1,200 Transfer $19,200 and Wildlife Pierce County State Parks and Nisqually State Park, Manke Other–Sold to 214 0 Recreation Commission Phase 2 another buyer Penrose State Park State Parks and Other–Unwilling Inholding, Wamburg, 1.03 0 Recreation Commission seller Lowney and Vasser State Parks and Dash Point State Park 2.5 0.7 Fee Title $150,000 $0* Recreation Commission Inholdings, Hagener

Department of Fish Mica Peak 920 0 Other and Wildlife Stevens County Other–Negotiating Department of Trombetta Canyon Natural 320 0 a conservation Natural Resources Area Preserve easement

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Summary by County Estimated Acres Acres Type of Acquisition Annual Agency Project Name Proposed Acquired Acquisition Cost Future Costs Comments1 Thurston County Department of Kennedy Creek Natural Area 80 5.35 Fee Title $105,000 $310 Natural Resources Preserve Woodard Bay Natural Department of Resources Conservation 47 14.07 Fee Title $762,000 $1,150 Natural Resources Area State Parks and Millersylvania State Park, Other–Sold to 5.53 0 Recreation Commission Deep Lake Resort another buyer Whitman County

State Parks and Iron Horse State Park Other–Unwilling PERFORMANCE OR 1 mile 0 Recreation Commission Inholding, Rock Lake seller State Parks and Iron Horse State Park 3 0 Other–In process Recreation Commission Inholding, Tekoa Yakima County State Conservation Cowiche Basin Working Other–Unwilling 4,516 0 Commission Rangelands seller Department of Fish Pine Canyon 640 598 Fee Title $230,000 $6,000 and Wildlife Total 63,319.4 18,248.6 $28,075,142 $321,570 1Comments Key: Not submitted as an agency request project=Forecasted projects that were not submitted as agency request legislation in the agency’s biennial capital budget; Not funded by Legislature=Projects not funded through the Legislature or RCO, including all projects below the RCO funding line; Other=Projects not funded because of an unwilling seller, because it was purchased by a tribe or private buyer, or because of some other action or condition that did not result in an acquisition by the agency.

*State Parks projects with $0 estimated annual future costs have been identified as such because these particular properties have no operating and maintenance costs needed for the foreseeable future. These properties tend to be inholdings within existing parks.