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Do You Need a Discover Pass? New Discovery Pass Does Not Effect Marine
State Parks Moorage Program As of July 1, 2011, the
Discover Pass for State Parks is now in affect. It is a fee for vehicle access to recreation lands and water-access sites managed by the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR), cost $30 a year per vehicle or $10 for a day-use pass. State recreation lands include state parks, boat launches, campgrounds, heritage sites, wildlife and natural areas, trails and trailheads. Holders of certain types of fishing
and hunting licenses, registered campers in state parks and other users are exempt from some Discover Pass requirements. For details, visit
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at 1-866-320-9933 and asked how this affected boaters visiting the island State Parks like Sucia or Matia. We were told that that was a separate area of State Parks. Visitors to those locations are under the State Parks Mooring Program, which collects fees either daily or an annual pass, to moor on State Park buoys or docks. So, for boaters visiting the island, nothing has changed. Basically, you’re a camper. Just pay your moorage fees. However, those launching boats
at water access and leaving vehicles might want to pay close attention. Presumedly, areas affected will have signs posted as to whether this is a Discovery Pass area or not. There is a $99 penalty for failing to display the pass in your front windshieled of your vehicle. The vehicle pass provides access
to nearly 7 million acres of Washington state-managed recreation lands. Revenue from the Discover Pass will fill budget gaps created by the loss of State General Fund support for parks and recreation on state lands. Revenue
will be split among the three state agencies that provide recreational access to state lands in proportion to their need for general fund replacement: 84 percent to State Parks; 8 percent to
WDFW; and 8 percent to DNR. State Parks, WDFW, and DNR
jointly requested legislation that led to the creation of the Discover Pass, intended to provide revenue to maintain recreation access to state lands and meet the increasing demand for outdoor recreation. The legislation was sponsored by Sen. Kevin Ranker, D-San Juan Islands, who conducted stakeholder work and coordinated with other legislators. In addition to providing a stable source of revenue, the legislation provides reciprocal authority for law enforcement staff from each agency, which will improve public safety and help protect state resources. There are several ways to
purchase the Discover Pass: • Online:
www.discoverpass.wa.gov • At nearly 600 sporting goods and other retail stores that sell recreational fishing and hunting licenses. A vendor list is available at: http://wdfwwa. gov/licensing/vendors/ or via a link from the Discover Pass website. • By telephone, toll-free: 1 (866) 320-9933.
• At State Parks, where staff is available.
Beginning next fall, the public
will be able to purchase a pass when renewing a vehicle license through the Washington State Department of Licensing. The Commission manages a diverse
system of more than 100 state parks and recreation programs, including long-distance trails, boating safety and winter recreation. The 98-year-old park system will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2013.
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