WA State Parks Commission approves Navy Proposal

Commission sets stronger criteria for permit approval

WASHINGTON—The Washington State Parks Commission met virtually on January 28 for their regular bi-monthly meeting. In attendance were Steve Milner from Chelan, Mike Latimer from Yakima, Mark Brown from Lacey, Sophia Danenberg from Seattle, Ken Bounds from Seattle, Diana Perez from Vancouver, Cindy Whaley from Spokane, and Director Don Hock.

The commission moved to approve the U.S. Navy’s proposal to conduct special operations training events at several western Washington state parks.

During the meeting, the State Parks staff presented its r...