The Metal Detecting Association of Washington was started to promote, protect and preserve recreational metal detecting here, in the State of Washington. Some of the concerns related to detecting in this state are unique to the Pacific Northwest. As a group we strive to work with hobbyists, in clubs or not, who want to enjoy metal detecting, follow the rules set down about the hobby and in some cases help to change thoses rules. The MDAW works in cooperation with the Office of Historical and Archaeological Preservation of Washington State and Washington State Parks.
Please join us. You can make the difference!
Next Meeting:
August 21, 2011 11AM
QFC, Belfair
201 NE SR300
Pilchuck Hunt
Stanwood Fairgrounds
May 28 & 29, 2011
8:00 AM
MDAW Hunt
Simpson Recreation-Mason Lake
September 18, 2011
9:00 AM
IMPORTANT INFO! PLEASE READ!
WASHINGTON MAY CLOSE 14 PARKS INCLUDING ONE IN MASON COUNTY
By Dedrick Allan 12/30/2008
The state Parks and Recreation Commission may close 14 of the 121 state parks in Washington to save money. A commission spokeswoman told The Olympian it's looking at transferring low-priority parks to local governments or nonprofit groups. One of them is the 105-acre Tolmie State Park near Lacey, which doesn't have a campground and draws mostly local visitors. And Schafer State Park in the Matlock area of Mason County is also on the list. The list was compiled after several parks were closed in 2002. The commission rated all state parks for their location, scenic views, cultural resources and potential to make money. The spokeswoman, Virginia Painter, says there are no plans to sell parks to developers or commercial interests. The plan will be subject to debate in the Legislature.
