HomeMy WebLinkAboutDISCUSSION re DNR JEFFERSON COUNTY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA REQUEST
TO: Board of County Commissioners
Mark McCauley, County Administrator
FROM: Heidi Eisenhour, Commissioner
DATE: May 27,2022
SUBJECT: Dabob Bay DNR Natural Area Expansion proposal support
STATEMENT OF ISSUE:
As part of the Dabob Bay Natural Area managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) in SE
Jefferson County, there was a boundary expansion in 2016. Since that time DNR has been working towards
set aside of DNR managed lands within the boundary. DNR is undertaking extensive work including
analysis of potential impacts and outreach to Junior Tax Districts as a result of these two transactions. As
part of this outreach to vet this expansion with stakeholders in Jefferson County, we received a detailed
presentation on this proposal on November 6, 2023. After receiving that presentation, Jefferson County via
the BOCC sent a letter of support for the proposed expansion. DNR will make a presentation on the final
proposed boundary and any other updates on this project during agenda item.
ANALYSIS:
Jefferson County has been an active supporter of past Dabob Bay Natural Area expansion efforts.
Fundamentally, this and previous transactions—once productive timberland is purchased in Jefferson
County to replaced conserved areas—will make DNR Timber Trust lands more productive for beneficiaries
in Jefferson County.
The Department of Natural Resources, Board of Nature Resources voted to proceed with pursuing an
expanded boundary on December 5th, 2024. Today's presentation will fill us in on work done since that
meeting and next steps.
FISCAL IMPACT:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
Hear presentation, discuss, ask questions, consider supporting current proposal.
REVIEWED BY:
Mark McCaul/County Administrator Date