Parks board approves two restoration agreements with Thurston Conservation District for Greg Fuyo Park

The Park and Culture and Recreation Board unanimously approved two agreements authorizing the Thurston Conservation District to implement grant-funded habitat restoration at Greg Fuyo Park.

Jenny Wilson, senior park planner, said the conservation district contacted staff after receiving grants to remove invasive ivy near Woodland Creek and to restore native habitat. The agreements assign implementation and monitoring responsibilities to the district and require coordination with park staff; the agreements were reviewed by the city attorney and city manager and carry no cost to the city.

Wilson said the agreements run for a 15-year term and that district staff will provide detailed plans before beginning work. Commissioners asked about removal of planted material and whether hazard-tree exceptions existed; Wilson said the city retains authority to remove hazard trees and staff had shared the park master plan with the district to avoid conflicts with future park projects.

The board voted to approve both agreements by voice vote.