Beyond  2013  

A  transforma3on  strategy    for  State  Parks  

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Our  heritage  and  legacy:  Built  and  preserved  

Steptoe Butte State Park

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Our  heritage  and  legacy:  Built  and  preserved  

Cape Disappointment State Park

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Our  heritage  and  legacy:  Built  and  preserved  

Bogachiel State Park

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Our  heritage  and  legacy:  Built  and  preserved  

Fort Columbia State Park

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Our  heritage  and  legacy:  Built  and  preserved  

Columbia Hills State Park

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Our  heritage  and  legacy:  Built  and  preserved  

Columbia Hills State Parks

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Our  heritage  and  legacy:  Built  and  preserved  

Sacajawea State Park

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Our  heritage  and  legacy:  Built  and  preserved  

Cama Beach State Park

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Our  heritage  and  legacy:  Built  and  preserved  

Pacific Pines State Park

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Our  heritage  and  legacy:  Built  and  preserved  

Daroga State Park

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Our  agenda  

•  The  state  of  State  Parks  2:00  –  2:10  p.m.  

•  Alterna3ve  themes  for  the  future    2:10  –  2:20  p.m.  •  Feedback  and  dialog  –  Phase  1  2:20  –  3:10  p.m.  •  Mingle,  restore  and  recharge  3:10  –  3:20  p.m.  

•  Feedback  and  dialog  –  Phase  2  3:20  –  3:55  p.m.  •  Next  steps  3:55  –  4:00  p.m.  

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The  state  of  State  Parks  

The  values  we  promote  and  the  treasures  we  steward  

•  Outdoor  recrea3on  and  educa3on  for  all  •  Protect  the  sensi3ve,  rare  and  sacred  •  Preserve  and  celebrate  our  heritage  •  Bring  sustaining  economic  vitality  to  communi3es  

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Outdoor  recrea3on  and  educa3on  for  all  

Gingko Petrified Forest State Park

Cape Disappointment State Park

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Protect  the  sensi3ve,  rare  and  sacred  

Rockport State Park

Columbia Hills State Park

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Preserve  and  celebrate  our  heritage  

John R. Jackson House heritage site

Folk and Traditional Arts in the Parks Program event

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Bring  sustaining  economic  vitality    to  communi3es  

Millersylvania State Park

Saltwater State Park

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The  challenges  we  face  

An  upheaval  in  State  Parks  funding  •  1980s  to  2009:  65%  to  80%  of  opera3ons  covered  by  General  Fund  tax  support  

•  2009  to  11:  46%  covered  by  tax  support  •  2011  –  13:  12%    covered  by  tax  support  •  2013  –  15:  0%  expected  

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The  challenges  we  face  

What  made  up  the  difference  •  2009  –  11:  Dona3on  program  and  one-­‐3me  capital  fund  transfers  (Boa3ng  and  NOVA)  and  cuts  to  spending  and  programs  

•  2011  –  13:  Discover  Pass,  one-­‐3me  capital  fund  transfer  (ALEA),  dedicated  funds  and  cuts  to  spending  and  programs  

•  2013  –  15:  ???  

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The  challenges  we  face  

Spending/program  expenditure  cuts  •  2007  –  09:  $155,000,000  •  2009  –  11:  $140,000,000  •  2011  –  13:  $115,000,000  •  2013  –  15:  ???  

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The  Proviso  

By  August  1,  2012,  State  Parks  must  submit  a  report  to  the  Office  of  Financial  Management  detailing  progress  toward  making  the  parks  system  self-­‐suppor6ng  and  outlining    addi3onal  statutory  changes  needed    to  succeed  in  that  goal.  

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Products  we  must  deliver  in  our  Centennial  year  

•  Strategic  transforma3on  plan  beyond  2013  •  Report  on  self-­‐support  progress  and  needs  •  2013  Legisla3ve  agenda  •  2013  –  15  Budget  request  

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It  starts  with  a  vision  

In  2013,  Washington’s  state  parks  will  be  premier  des3na3ons  of  uncommon  quality,  including  state  and  regionally  significant  natural,  cultural,  historical  and  recrea3onal  resources  that  are  outstanding  for  the  experience,  health,  enjoyment  and  learning  of  all  people.  

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And  quickly  moves  to  real  choices  

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Three  thema3c  alterna3ves  

1.  Parks  as  an  Enterprise  2.  Parks  as  a  Community  Non-­‐Profit      

3.  Parks  as  a  Public  Asset      

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Parks  as  an  Enterprise  

•  Will  people  pay  for  the  programs  and  services  they  receive?  

•  Can  private  companies  provide  services  that  meet  their  financial  objecDves  and  meet  state  parks  mission?    

•  Can  State  Parks  have  profit  centers  that  subsidize  other  services?  

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Parks  as  a  Community  Non-­‐Profit      

•  Will  non-­‐profit  organizaDons  partner  with  state  parks,  to  meet  both  organizaDons  missions?  

•  Will  local,  tribal,  federal  and  other  state  governments  partner  with  State  Parks  to  provide  mission-­‐consistent  services?  

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Parks  as  a  Public  Asset      

•  What  aspects  of  the  state  parks  mission  is  best  financed  through  general  state  taxaDon?  

•  What  state  parks  programs  and  services  benefit  all  Washingtonians  whether  they  use  parks  or  not?  

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And  now…it’s  your  turn!  

Time  for  feedback  and  dialog  –  Phase  1  

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Take  a  break  

•  Stretch  •  Move  around  

•  Say  ‘Hello’  to  neighbors  •  Tell  folks  what  you  REALLY  think  of  parks  staff  •  Reconsider  •  Listen  to  others  •  Get  ready  for  more  

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Feedback  and  dialog  –  Phase  2  

Opinions  and  …  quesDons…  and  even  a  few  answers  

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Next  steps  

•  What  we  will  do  with  your  ideas?  •  How  else  you  can  get  involved?  •  When  we  will  get  back  to  you?  

•  How  to  engage  more  or  connect  with  others:  – Visit  www.parks.wa.gov/Beyond2013  – Write  Strategic.Planning@parks.wa.gov  

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Bridgeport State Park

Thank  you!  

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Our  agenda  

•  The  state  of  State  Parks  7  –  7:10  p.m.  

•  Alterna3ve  themes  for  the  future    7:10  –  7:20  p.m.  •  Feedback  and  dialog  –  Phase  1  7:20  –  7:50  p.m.  •  Mingle,  restore  and  recharge  7:50  –  8  p.m.  

•  Feedback  and  dialog  –  Phase  2  8  –  8:40  p.m.  •  Next  steps  8:40  –  8:45  p.m.