The latest on Burnt Hill - Arlene
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LandNEWS RELEASE No. 06-106
September 25, 2006
Contact: Diane Perkins, 360-902-1586, [email protected]
Burnt Hill is Closed to Recreation October 7 and 8
While DNR Conducts A Noise Analysis
OLYMPIA â€" The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the upcoming testing of ORV sound on Burnt Hill on Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8. Burnt Hill will be closed to recreational use that weekend; only official ORV test vehicles will be allowed.
Starting in 1998, DNR worked closely with recreational visitor groups, neighbors, state and county agencies, and others, to conduct an inventory and assessment of recreational use and environmental conditions on Burnt Hill, and then compiled the ideas for a recreational trail system. After public comments were received on the draft Burnt Hill Recreational Trail Plan, DNR withdrew the Final Determination of Non-Significance that had been issued under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) in order to allow for additional analysis, clarification, and documentation.
Burnt Hill Noise Analysis
This noise study will address one of the key areas identified as needing further analysis: ORV sound and potential noise impacts. The Burnt Hill Noise Analysis will be based on Washington State Law in RCW 70.107, and will test ORV sound according to WAC 173-58 and assess the resultant noise impacts as defined by WAC 173-60.
DNR â€" land manager and protector of natural resources
DNR, led by Commissioner of Public Lands Doug Sutherland, manages more than
three million acres of state-owned trust forest, agricultural, range lands and commercial properties that earn income to build schools, universities and other state institutions, and help fund local services in many counties. In addition to earning income, trust lands help protect habitat for native plant and animal species, clean and abundant water, and offer public recreation and education opportunities statewide.
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LandNEWS RELEASE No. 06-106
September 25, 2006
Contact: Diane Perkins, 360-902-1586, [email protected]
Burnt Hill is Closed to Recreation October 7 and 8
While DNR Conducts A Noise Analysis
OLYMPIA â€" The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announces the upcoming testing of ORV sound on Burnt Hill on Saturday and Sunday, October 7 and 8. Burnt Hill will be closed to recreational use that weekend; only official ORV test vehicles will be allowed.
Starting in 1998, DNR worked closely with recreational visitor groups, neighbors, state and county agencies, and others, to conduct an inventory and assessment of recreational use and environmental conditions on Burnt Hill, and then compiled the ideas for a recreational trail system. After public comments were received on the draft Burnt Hill Recreational Trail Plan, DNR withdrew the Final Determination of Non-Significance that had been issued under the State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) in order to allow for additional analysis, clarification, and documentation.
Burnt Hill Noise Analysis
This noise study will address one of the key areas identified as needing further analysis: ORV sound and potential noise impacts. The Burnt Hill Noise Analysis will be based on Washington State Law in RCW 70.107, and will test ORV sound according to WAC 173-58 and assess the resultant noise impacts as defined by WAC 173-60.
DNR â€" land manager and protector of natural resources
DNR, led by Commissioner of Public Lands Doug Sutherland, manages more than
three million acres of state-owned trust forest, agricultural, range lands and commercial properties that earn income to build schools, universities and other state institutions, and help fund local services in many counties. In addition to earning income, trust lands help protect habitat for native plant and animal species, clean and abundant water, and offer public recreation and education opportunities statewide.
