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Interagency Committee for
Outdoor Recreation
Capital Overview
Established by citizen initiative to foster recreational opportunities
for Washington State, the Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation
(IAC) is composed of an appointed committee and associated staff.
The Committee sets policy for the agency, oversees agency activities,
and makes funding decisions. It is composed of the directors of
the departments of Natural Resources, Fish and Wildlife, and the
State Parks and Recreation Commission, as well as five Washington
State citizens appointed by the Governor.
The Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation is primarily
a financier of land purchased and developed for recreation and
habitat preservation; as such, the agency does not own land or
facilities. A critical IAC activity is the review and ranking
of projects for the acquisition of lands for wildlife conservation
and outdoor recreation purposes, and the development of existing
public recreational lands and facilities to meet the needs of
present and future generations.
Through the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, IAC distributes
funds to state natural resource agencies and local governments
to acquire new property or facilities for recreation or wildlife
habitat preservation. The IAC also distributes grants for the
acquisition or improvement of water recreation sites (including
boater destination sites), trail maintenance, and law enforcement
costs for off-road vehicle facilities.
Capital Plan Highlights
- The 1997-99 Capital Plan includes $70 million for grants to
state agencies and local governments for acquisition and development
of wildlife and recreation lands under the Washington Wildlife
and Recreation Program.
- The 1997-99 Capital Plan includes $14.3 million in grants
to local governments to implement local watershed plans which
address salmon recovery, water resource, water quality, and growth
management issues. This funding is dependent upon the passage
of a voter-approved referendum in November 1997.
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| 1997-99 Agency Detail |
| Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation |