State seeks input on Columbia Basin Wildlife Area

The Journal

OTHELLO – The state Department of Fish and Wildlife is seeking public input on a draft management plan for the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area in Adams and Grant counties.

Comments will be accepted through Nov. 17.

The plan will guide management of the wildlife area, including fishing, hunting, boating and water sports, horseback riding, rock and ice climbing, biking and wildlife viewing opportunities.

The last plan update for the Columbia Basin Wildlife Area occurred in 2017.

The proposal is available online at https://wdfw.wa.gov/places-to-go/wildlife-areas/columbia-basin-wildlife-area.

The public can submit comments until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 online at wdfw.wa.gov/licenses/environmental/sepa/open-comments, by email at [email protected] or by mail by writing to Lisa Wood, SEPA/NEPA Coordinator, WDFW Habitat Program, Protection Division, P.O. Box 43200, Olympia, WA 98504.