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WDFW presents 21-property Lands 20/20 slate covering 59,485 acres for director review
Summary
WDFW staff briefed the commission on the Lands 20/20 slate of 21 proposed projects totaling 59,485 acres across all six regions of Washington, summarizing process steps, public review (105 comments), habitat values and funding pathways; commissioners asked about prioritization, climate risk and funding mechanics.
WDFW staff presented the department’s annual Lands 20/20 slate on Dec. 12, describing 21 proposed projects totaling 59,485 acres that staff will pursue for potential acquisition or conservation easements pending director approval and funding.
Kevin Connolly, lands division manager, and Matthew Trenda, real estate services manager, described Lands 20/20 as a 20-year-old public vetting process that brings potential fee acquisitions, conservation easements and donations through a scoping and needs review before staff seek director approval to pursue funding. Trenda said the department prioritizes long-term ecological value, recreation and stewardship cost considerations and generally seeks willing sellers.
Lisa Kaufman, Lands 20/20 coordinator, reviewed the schedule (application opening May…
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