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                            SUBSTITUTE HOUSE BILL 2131

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State of Washington              52nd Legislature             1991 Regular Session

 

By House Committee on Fisheries & Wildlife (originally sponsored by Representatives R. Meyers, Van Luven, Zellinsky and R. King).

 

Read first time March 5, 1991.  Requiring plans for the enhancement of the Scatter Creek wildlife area.

     AN ACT Relating to the Scatter Creek wildlife area; creating new sections; providing an expiration date; and making an appropriation.

 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF WASHINGTON:

 

     NEW SECTION.  Sec. 1.      The legislature finds the Scatter Creek wildlife area to be a state treasure that provides protection for unique natural and historical resources and offers opportunities for outdoor recreation.

 

     NEW SECTION.  Sec. 2.      The department of wildlife shall develop a multi-use comprehensive plan for the Scatter Creek wildlife area that will enhance its recreational and educational uses and minimize conflicts among users.  The plan shall recognize and protect the area's historical significance, its rare plant species, its conservation and education values, and other resource values.  The plan shall consider the interests of the sporting dog enthusiasts for which Scatter Creek was partially dedicated and shall consider the Grand Mound-Rochester park and recreational district interests.  It shall also consider bird hunting interests and other identified user interests.

 

     NEW SECTION.  Sec. 3.      In the planning and development of the Scatter Creek wildlife area, the department shall include, but not be limited to, the interest groups listed in section 2 of this act and the general public.

 

     NEW SECTION.  Sec. 4.      Sections 2 and 3 of this act shall expire June 30, 1993.

 

     NEW SECTION.  Sec. 5.      The sum of forty-five thousand dollars, or as much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated for the biennium ending June 30, 1993, from the general fund to the department of wildlife for the purposes of this act.  Funds in excess of those used for planning shall be used for implementation of the plan.