Commissioner Hilary Franz Delivers Keynote at the Annual IATC Public Lands Forum
The Preston Community Center was the venue for our annual Public Lands Forum Thursday evening, February 20. The warm ambiance of the historic building was enjoyed by all. About 80 people were in attendance.
The keynote was delivered by Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz speaking on the challenges brought by climate change to the management of state public lands.
The keynote was followed by a panel of local and state-level public land managers, taking questions from the room and our Emcee, Ken Konigsmark.
The following photos capture the highlights…
Hilary Franz, Commissioner of Public Lands, delivers the keynote speech.
Nearly every seat was taken.
Ken Konigsmark, IATC Board member and past president, served as Emcee.
Jon Hoekstra, Executive Director of the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust, gave an update on the Greenway and the upcoming 30th anniversary trek from Roslyn to Seattle. Registration opens on February 28.
The panelists, left to right:
Kelly Heintz, King County Parks
Jon Hoestra, MTSGT Executive Director
Laurie Benson, WA State DNR
Jeff Watling, City of Issaquah Parks
Angie Feser, City of Sammamish Parks
Commissioner of Public Lands Hilary Franz takes the pledge…
IATC President David Dunphy and Exec. Director Lindsay Frickle thank the attendees for their participation.
The historic Preston Community Center.