The San Juan County Conservation Land Bank is seeking public input on its recently completed Draft Stewardship and Management Plan (SMP) for Watmough Bay Preserve on Lopez Island. The purpose of this SMP is to identify overarching goals and management objectives for the Preserve’s natural, historic and cultural resources. In general, SMPs guide decision-making, work planning, and promote transparency. For the 76 percent of Land Bank properties that are open to the public, SMPs also define the level of public access in ways that meet our mission to provide opportunities for low-intensity recreation. These plans are revised periodically in response to changing environmental and social conditions.
You can download a copy of the Draft Watmough Bay Preserve SMP by following this link: DRAFT Stewardship and Management Plan for Watmough Bay Preserve.
Public Comment Period: September 17 – October 16, 2024
Please submit your comments by October 16, 2024.
After the thirty-day comment period closes, Land Bank staff and commissioners will review comments and consider revision to the draft plan. An initial overview of comments will be provided at the October 18, 2024, commission meeting.
How to Submit Comments:
Email Tanja Williamson at tanjaw@sjclandbank.org or Mail: 350 Court Street, No. 6, Friday Harbor, WA 98250.
Questions?
Email tanjaw@sjclandbank.org or call the Land Bank Office : 360-378-4402.