Thorpe land at center of development controversy could now become a park -- if lawmakers fund it

Trust land transfer proposals approved by WA Natural Resources board

The lands are proposed to be transferred to the Yakama Nation and public agencies, including DNR's Natural Areas Program and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.

Thorpe land at center of development controversy could now become a park -- if lawmakers fund it

The Washington Board of Natural Resources approved the 199-acre Thorpe property as one of six projects DNR wants funded through a Trust Land Transfer.

Trust land transfer proposals approved by Washington Board of Natural Resources

The Washington State Board of Natural Resources approved a priority list of six parcels for legislative funding to conserve via the Trust Land Transfer program during its meeting Tuesday, a news release from the board stated. The Washington state Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will submit the prioritized list of properties as part of agency funding requests for the next legislative session. The lands are proposed to be transferred to the …