The State Parks Advisory Committee evaluates applications for grants in the State Parks Category of the larger Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program.
The grants provide funding to acquire or develop state parks. Projects involving the renovation of existing facilities are ineligible.
Qualifications
- Live in Washington
- Have an interest in public policy
- Enjoy finding creative solutions and appreciate other perspectives
- Are interested in state parks
Support
- Policy feedback time commitment varies
- RCO will provide the training needed to evaluate grants
- Stipends are available to eligible committee members
Time Commitment
- 2-4 full days of virtual meetings every other summer (even years)
- Policy feedback time commitment varies
2022 Dates
| Item | Date |
| Technical Review Meeting | May 24 |
| Evaluation Meeting | August 11 |
| Results Meeting | August 19 |
Committee Members
Community Members
- Thomas Bradley, Spokane
- Jayme Jonas, Sammamish
- Janice Sears, Seattle
Local Agency Members
- Kevin Goodrich, City of Westport, Westport
- Carolyn Hope, City of Burien, Shoreline
- Ken Wilkinson, Yakima Parks and Recreation Department, Yakima
State Parks and Recreation Commission Staff Members
- Ken Graham, Olympia
- Sanh Ho, Olympia
- Ryan Karlson, Olympia
- Janet Shonk, Olympia
- Todd Tatum, Olympia
- Sam Wotipka, Olympia
Vacancies
- No current vacancies
Term Length
4 years
General Resources