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Big Tent Committee weighs wording changes to charter to broaden 'conservation community' and include tribes
Summary
At its April 16 meeting in Olympia, the Big Tent Committee read its charter and opted to ask staff to draft alternative phrasings that would place the broader "conservation community" first, explicitly mention tribes or 'stakeholders,' and emphasize collaboration, with follow‑up at future meetings.
John Lemekuhl, chair of the Big Tent Committee, opened the April 16 meeting in Olympia by reading the committee’s short description and asking members whether it still reflected the group’s work.
"The Big Tent is seeking common ground and promoting collaborative work among fishers, hunters, wildlife appreciators, and the conservation community," Lemekuhl read and asked whether the wording matched the committee’s mission. He said he preferred to hear the commissioners’ views before making any changes.
Commissioner Steve Parker said…
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