Dabob Bay Public Hearing – July 26, 2021
The public hearing is scheduled and this is your best opportunity in 2021 to protect the state forests of Dabob Bay!
Right now, the Washington Department of Natural Resources (DNR) proposes to preserve 820 acres of state forestland within a portion of the Dabob Bay Natural Area that was expanded in 2016.
The legislature approved funding for this transaction in 2019 and the public comment period is the final step to permanently conserve the state forest as part of the Natural Area and reimburse the timber trusts.
Now is the critical moment to show support:
What: Public Hearing (in person, masked/distanced)
When: 6:00 PM, Monday, July 26 (arrive early to sign in to speak)
Where: Quilcene School Multipurpose Room (gym)
Please come in person if you can, but a zoom webinar is available for those who wish to attend online. Register at:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_QLe-H-X3S4KVgYXuQIExfw
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
AND please also E-MAIL COMMENTS to DNR at exchanges@dnr.wa.gov (include “Dabob Bay” in the subject line) AND cc Jefferson County Commissioners at jeffbocc@co.jefferson.wa.us
Talking points for your email:
- I support DNR’s proposed protection of state forestlands within the Dabob Bay Natural Area boundaries.
- I request that School Trust parcels CS 6,7, 11, 12, and 13 on the Toandos Peninsula NOT be included in the exchange as these involve globally rare forest types that DNR is obligated to protect and which are proposed for conservation.
Thank you so much for caring for our environment and the protections we can put in place now for future generations to enjoy. These are your lands!
Aerial photo of Dabob Bay was taken by John Gussman.