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Page A-30 — Shelton-Mason County Journal Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 continued from page A—11 timberland and 1 million acres of agri- cultural land. “We’re actually the largest wheat producer in the state,” Franz said. “We’re becoming one of the largest vine- yard and orchard producers.” Franz said commercial and industrial businesses that operate in DNR’s urban areas, including stores,such as Bartell Drugs, Safeway, Costco and Fred Mey- er, generate $325 million for the state’s counties and schools. Of the $200 million that goes to coun- ties, Franz said DNR money represents a “small blip” for King County, where it makes up 0.08% of the county’s operat- ing budget, but in many counties that Meet Big Poppa! He is a male Mastiff Mix, 6 years old, who weighs in at 101#. He has a short coat that is all black, with a white chest, and white tip toes. Although a stray with an unknown background, we know him to be an absolute love. He enjoys the company of people and has turned into a volunteer favorite. He has a happy and mellow disposition, an extremely sweet face, enjoys walks, and hanging out for some much-deserved cuddles and brushing. Big Poppa needs proper introduction to other dogs, and kitty— cats are unknown at this time. securely my tease ' try “rate areas sate matters as trees sea to tastes.” meney adds up to 40% of operating bud- gets. “That’s health, housing, human ser- vices, public safety and transportation,” Franz said. “We touch everybody’s lives, in every single community, by providing not only a healthy, safe environment, but also the critical things they need to thrive.” fenced yard is a requirement. Further questions? Currently, emails are the only method of communication. We all care about the health of our 2-legged caregivers and the community at large, so as a precaution we are suspending our public open hours. We are still taking email inquiries, on-line applications and will be in touch with you as soon as we are able. We appreciate everyone’s understanding during this time! Stay Well! CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: thedoghouse3091@hotmail.com Telephone: (360) 432-3091 Flora Friends Looleiwg {or a Home Sponsored by: Because they're part of your family... you want ’ for your pets. HAIGH VETERINARY HOSPITAL 81 SE. Walker Park Rd. 0 Shelton (360)426-1840 . 3.? BREAK WimJEFF SLAKEY , my la [WEEK mom HARTMANN I PROGRAM News, {TX/rim. {abs T’IIIST”? SITIIITA‘ Hilary Franz Commissioner‘of Public Lands The agency oversees not only the state’s largest amount of recreation land, but also the wildfire fighting ef- forts for the state, which has consumed much of the agency’s time and energy. “We are the largest firefighting force in the state,” Franz said. “We partner with our local firefighting districts and federal agencies, but we are absolutely the backbone of the state’s firefighting.” DNR’s oversight extends to fires above ground and those that roil be- neath — geologists inform the depart- ment of the potential dangers posed by “everything that happens underneath the surface of the earth,” she said. “This state has the threat of five live volca- LWV: DNR is largest firefighting force in Washington , noes, as well as earthquakes, tsunamis and landslides,” said Franz. She said DNR constantly seeks to update itself, not only on raw data, but also on what geological risks the state faces and where those risks are likely to appear. “We’re partnering with schools on how to get better seismic safety retrofits for some of our most threatened, at-risk areas. We are literally on the front lines of a rapidly changing climate.” ChumgBetter surVival rates continued from page A—28 summer chum, their survival rates, and their movement in and out of the Union River from December 2021 to December 2023. The results of the project will help guide efforts to implement better re— covery actions for summer chum in southeast Hood Canal. The group will contribute $21,400 in donated labor. In 1999, summer chum salmon in Hood Canal and the Strait of Juan de Fuca were listed as threatened under the US. Endangered Species Act. The next year, the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group began working with the state Department of Fish and Wildlife to supplement the Union River summer chum run as part of the Summer Chum Salmon Conserva- tion'Initiative, prepared- by Fish and Wildlife and the Point No Point Treaty Tribes. By 2003, the Union River'no longer needed to be supplemented with sum- mer chum. From 2004 to 2015, chum from the river were placed in the Ta- huya River, where summer chum have been classified as “recently extinct.” The annual summer chum count is in its 20th year, and continues until Oct. 15. Mason Conservation _District will use its $136,026 grant restoring streambank and habitat on Golds- borough and Mill creeks to help steel- head trout, listed as threatened with extinction under the federal Endan- gered Species Act; coho salmon, which is a federal species of concern; and by chum salmon. The South Puget Sound Salmon En- hancement Group will use the $74,531 grant to add tree root wads and logs along 400 feet of Skookum Creek. Add- ing logs 'to a creek creates places for fish to rest, feed and hide from preda— tors. Steelhead trout, and coho and chum salmon use the creek. The group. will contribute $46,950 from a Squax- in Island Tribe grant. ‘i The Mason Conservation District received a state salmon grant of $136,026 to restore styeambank habitat on Goldsborough and Mill creeks, including this stretch of Goldsborough Creek near downtown Shelton. Journal photo by Gordon Weeks W or OAMEIIISA * SEBASTIAN NEM/SMDIO KMAS TUBUAM 103.3FM repr tativ belc orlgi prot The latel repr to tl 11.4 the i the i