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FEDERATION OF WESTERN OUTDOOR CLUBS







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THE NORTH CASCADES INTERNATIONAL PARK





The very attractive idea of an International Park for the North Cascades has been under consideration for a long time.


Significant events have occurred in the last few years that make implementation of this concept a strong possibility.  The United States, the State of Washington, and the Province of British Columbia now have administrations that are not only sensitive and responsive to environmental issues, but also are fully award of the cooperative efforts needed to protect these special trans-boundary lands and waters.


These administrations are also aware that the establishment of a Cascades International Park will protect a trans-boundary ecosystem that is important for both countries.  Like Glacier Park, it can serve as a blueprint for the establishment of future International Parks.


This International Park would include the present North Cascades Parks complex in the United States.  In British Columbia, it would include the Manning and Cathedral Provincial Parks, and the Skagit Recreation Areas.  The current Park agencies would continue to manage their respective parks.


The Federation of Western Outdoor Clubs endorses the establishment of a North Cascades International Park.  Furthermore, the Federation urges the respective governments of the Province of British Columbia and the United States to initiate the required discussions for establishment of the North Cascades International Park.  The Federation will convey this endorsement to the Governor of the Sate of Washington, the Premier of the Province of British Columbia, and to the Secretary of the Interior of the United States.


The Federation of Western Outdoor Clubs urges its Members and Member Clubs to send copies of this resolution to Washington's Governor, The Honorable Mike Lowry, Legislative Building, PO Box 40002, Olympia, WA, 98504-0002 (phone 206-753-6780); to B.C.'s Province Premier, The Honorable Michael Harcourt, Legislative Buildings, Victoria, British Columbia, V8B 1X4 (phone 604-387-1715); and to the U.S. Secretary of the Interior, The Honorable Bruce Babbitt, 1849 "C" Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20240 (phone 202-209-3100).



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