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Washington State Natural Resources Board approves 99-acre expansion of Tiger Mountain conservation area; transfer includes Soderman Creek steelhead habitat valued at US$1.29M

February 4, 2025 (press release) –

King County Woodland Property Transfer Adds Nearly 100 Acres to Popular Conservation, Recreation Area

The State Board of Natural Resources has unanimously approved the transfer of State Trust land to expand theWest Tiger Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA).

The transfer on the north end of Tiger Mountain State Forest in King County will add 99.08 acres of woodland for conservation, habitat protection, and low-impact recreation. The transferred area also contains portions of Soderman Creek, which has been identified as some of the best Steelhead habitat on the Raging River. The transfer will allow NRCA staff to better monitor and protect this sensitive ecological area.

Natural Resources Conservation Areas protect outstanding examples of native ecosystems, habitat for endangered, threatened, and sensitive plants and animals, and scenic landscapes. More than 127,981 acres are conserved in 39 Washington state NRCAs.

The transferred property is valued at $1,290,000 and is currently designated to produce revenue for trust accounts managed by the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The transfer is part of DNR’s Trust Land Transfer (TLT) process and is fully funded by the legislature. This program transfers economically underperforming lands with high ecological values and public benefits. Many transferred parcels become parks, open spaces, nature preserves, or similar designations.

For technical information about the West Tiger Soderman Transfer, visit this link.Trust Land Transfer West Tiger Soderman King County West Tiger Soderman - File #02-104169 1 Board of Natural Resources, February 4, 2025 West Tiger Soderman Vicinity Map  Will become part of Tiger Mountain NRCA  Located on north end of Tiger Mountain State Forest  Right off Interstate 90 in King County  99.08+/- acres of State Forest & Scientific School Trust property West Tiger Soderman - File #02-104169 2 Board of Natural Resources, February 4, 2025 West Tiger Soderman Parcel Information  38.29 acres of Scientific School Trust State Forest Transfer  60.79 acres of State Trust Forest Transfer Trust Scientific School Trust  Zoned RW & RR; Rural Wooded and Rural Residential  No current building improvements West Tiger Soderman - File #02-104169 3 Board of Natural Resources, February 4, 2025 West Tiger Soderman Public Benefits  High ecological value.  Public benefit for habitat protection and passive recreation.  Soderman Creek identified as some of the best Steelhead habitat on the Raging River. West Tiger Soderman - File #02-104169 4 Board of Natural Resources, February 4, 2025 West Tiger Soderman Valuation Appraisal Acreage Appraised Value – State Forest 60.79 $ 820,000 Trust Scientific 38.29 $ 470,000 School Trust Total Property 99.08 $1,290,000 Values West Tiger Soderman - File #02-104169 5 Board of Natural Resources, February 4, 2025 West Tiger Soderman Benefits  Divests of trust properties with little opportunity for trust revenue production.  Transfers the property into a DNR natural area for conservation and low impact recreation; future steward well suited to manage, monitor, and protect the present ecological values.  Proceeds tied to Scientific School Trust will be deposited into the Real Property Replacement Account, to purchase property better suited for revenue production.  Proceeds tied to State Forest Transfer Trust will be deposited into the Parkland Replacement Account for the benefit of King County, to purchase property better suited for revenue production. West Tiger Soderman - File #02-104169 6 Board of Natural Resources, February 4, 2025 West Tiger Soderman Resolution 1651 Questions ? West Tiger Soderman - File #02-104169 7 Board of Natural Resources, February 4, 2025

For more information about DNR’s Trust Land Transfer Program, visit this link.

Ryan Rodruck

Communications Manager

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