Drafter
Clerk 03/06/2014
Title
A MOTION affirming King County's support for the Skykomish Valley Economic Development, Recreation, and Natural Resource Conservation Initiative and recognizing the shared vision of the town of Skykomish and the Stevens Pass Greenway to enhance economic development, increase recreation opportunities and conserve the natural resources in the Skykomish valley.
Body
WHEREAS, the Skykomish valley is an important part of King County and includes numerous natural features and human-made facilities of great value to the county and the region, including: the South Fork Skykomish, Foss, Miller, Beckler and Tye rivers and their fisheries; the Skykomish river watershed; the valley's wildlife habitat; the scenic, rural communities of Skykomish, Baring, Grotto and Scenic; the valley's numerous trails, campgrounds, ski areas, hot springs, mountain lakes, waterfalls, alpine meadows and forests that provide opportunities for recreational activities; the gateway to the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail; the Highway 2 National Scenic Byway; the Alpine Lakes, Henry M. Jackson and Wild Sky Wilderness areas; the Stevens Pass National Historic District; the critical transportation and utility infrastructure, including U.S. Highway 2, the historic Great Northern railroad corridor and cross-Cascades power lines; and the interpretive facilities at Wellington, Deception Creek, and Skykomish, and
WHEREAS, King County shares the vision of the town of Skykomish as a vibrant historic town on the railroad, surrounded by the Cascade mountains, that provides access to numerous outdoor recreation opportunities and that achieves economic vitality through: a balance between tourism-related industries and those that serve local and area residents; appropriate infrastructure and services to sustain the community and support future opportunities for growth; enhanced livability of the town through the maintenance of a high quality of life for younger and ol...

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