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Vol. CXXIII, No. 126
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Maritime Heritage Area
Congressmen Kilmer, Heck visit Tacoma to announce proposed legislation Posted online Mon., June 30 Photo By Todd Matthews, Editor Representatives of the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP) were joined by Congressman Derek Kilmer (D-Gig Harbor) and Congressman Denny Heck (D-Olympia) in Tacoma to announce the introduction of proposed legislation that aims to create a National Maritime Heritage Area in the State of Washington. If the legislation is approved, it would create a National Maritime Heritage Area in Washington state — the only one in the country focused on maritime history, and the first national heritage site on the West Coast. Congress has designated 49 areas across the country as National Heritage Areas to promote local economic growth and preserve sites and landmarks with cultural and historical significance. After being approved by Congress, each area is managed by local officials, with no new regulatory authority over management or preservation given to the National Park Service. The National Heritage Area designation would give Washington state greater access to preservation resources and would consist of lighthouses, vessels, and other landmarks located within one-quarter mile of the shoreline in Whatcom, Skagit, Snohomish, San Juan, Island, King, Pierce, Thurston, Mason, Kitsap, Jefferson, Clallam, and Grays Harbor counties. The National Park Service would also create a new map to provide details on the entire area. Local stakeholders made a push for this designation to draw visitors from around the country to learn more about the state's maritime legacy. Washington State Historic Preservation Officer Dr. Allyson Brooks was at Tacoma City Hall in 2009 to share plans to pursue the legislation (see "Preservationists push for regional maritime heritage area designation," Tacoma
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Port of Tacoma Commissioner Clare Petrich, Congressman Derek Kilmer, Congressman Denny Heck, Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, and Clallam County Commissioner Mike Doherty were at Tacoma's Foss Waterway Seaport Monday morning to support proposed legislation to create a National Maritime Heritage Area in the State of Washington. Daily Index, Aug. 10, 2009). DAHP contracted with Parametrix and Berk & Associates to compile a feasibility study, which was completed in March 2010, and Tacoma-based Artifacts Con-
sulting to compile a Maritime Resource Survey, which was completed in June 2011. "From fishermen to shipbuilders, the maritime economy has been central to our region for generations," said Kilmer. "We take pride in how rich this history is. Traveling along our coast you'll find unique stories about our tribal heritage, fishing economy, and even boundary disputes. Today, we're shining a spotlight on our maritime traditions in the hopes of reminding future generations how important our ties to the water are, while bringing in visitors from across the nation that will support tourism businesses. This bill seeks to maintain these national treasures through local control so they don't fade away and would not have happened without a grassroots campaign to secure a heritage designation. I look forward to continuing to work with local communities to create this area." "Not only will the establishment of a maritime heritage area encourage people to learn about this special place, but to also visit and experience its brilliance in person," added Heck. "This designation will also preserve the area for many generations to enjoy our region well into the future." The announcement was made at Tacoma's Foss Waterway Seaport during a gathering of historic preservationists, tribal leaders, labor leaders, and elected officials, including Tacoma Mayor Marilyn Strickland, Port of Tacoma Commissioner Clare Petrich, and Clallam County Commissioner Mike Doherty.