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State Parks director outlines visitor demand, cultural assets and maintenance needs
Summary
Washington State Parks staff told the Environment & Energy Committee the agency manages large visitor volumes and diverse historic and natural assets, earns most revenue from fees, and faces maintenance and staffing challenges as visitation and population grow.
Department leaders opened the committee’s State Parks segment by describing the agency’s mission, assets, visitor demand and operational model.
"I am the first woman and the first out member of the LGBTQ community to serve in this role," said Diana Dupuis, director of the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, opening her remarks. Dupuis framed the agency as an historic steward of natural, cultural and recreational resources and emphasized visitor access and community partnerships.
Dupuis said parks earn roughly two‑thirds of their revenue from camping, roofed accommodations and the Discover Pass and cited a statewide economic contribution of about $1.7 billion in 2023, including more…
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