If you use the Hanford Reach for any reason now is the time to get involved. The comment period for the Hanford Reach National Monument conservation plan runs through Feb 23rd. The decision that is made will effect our access to this area for years to come. There are six options that range from from very restrictive to no change. The preliminary preferred option closes all the islands, reduces current boat launching areas, and restricts parking options among other things. Please take the time to read the plan then make yourself heard. There are four ways to submit your comments to US Fish & Wildlife in addition to upcoming public meetings.
www.fws.gov/hanfordrea...nning.html

Thanks for posting. Is there a summary of the options somewhere or do you have to get the entire 77 MB pdf document? My computer chokes up with large downloads. If the entire document is the only option, I'll have to get it at work.

What you are looking for is a little farther down the page. www.fws.gov/hanfordrea...ummary.pdf is the Executive Summary only. www.fws.gov/hanfordrea...arison.pdf is a comparison of the alternatives in table format.