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PUBLIC NOTICE

| January 22, 2009 8:00 PM

The Moses Lake Irrigation and Rehabilitation District (MLIRD) is the recipient of an Aquatic Plant Plan Grant from the State of Washington, Department of Ecology. The purpose of the Grant is to study, map and manage noxious weeds that are a detriment to the recreational and aesthetic values of Moses Lake.

The goal of the project is to protect the waters, shorelines, wetlands, and aquatic plant communities of Moses Lake from invasive non-native freshwater plants, and develop an integrated aquatic plant management plan that will target Eurasian and hybrid milfoil, and other noxious weeds. Alternatives to current weed harvesting activities including dredging, installing bottom barriers, manual methods and aquatic herbicides will be reviewed. The suitability of each method for use in Moses Lake will be evaluated, including impacts on fish and wildlife, water quality, and other environmental parameters.

MLIRD is holding an open meeting January 27, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. at the Moses Lake Fire Department, 701 E. Third, Moses Lake, WA. MLIRD cordially invites the public to attend.

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Pub.: January 21, 22 & 23, 2009

NOTICE OF STATE'S INTENT TO NEGOTIATE LEASES

Department of Natural Resources will begin negotiation of expiring leases with existing lessees on the following parcels. All leases are subject to third party bids by interested parties. Lease terms and bidding information is available by calling the Southeast Region at 1-800-527-3305 or by visiting the Region Office at 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926. These leases expire June 30, 2009.

Grazing All or Portion Sec Twp Rge

10-A56322 Por 05 24N 28E

10-A56323 Por 08 24N 28E

10-A59548 Por 16 27N 30E

10-B53220 Por 04 24N 28E

10-B56221 All 36 26N 28E

Written request to lease must be received by February 23, 2009, at the Department of Natural Resources, 713 Bowers Road, Ellensburg, Washington 98926.

Each request to lease must contain a certified check or money order payable to the Department of Natural Resources for the amount of any bonus bid, plus a $100 deposit. The envelope must be marked "Sealed Bid" and give the lease number, expiration date of lease applied for, and give the applicant's name. The applicant must be prepared to purchase any improvements that belong to the current lessee. For details and qualifications to submit a request, contact the Ellensburg office or call (509)925-0927.

DOUG SUTHERLAND, Commissioner of Public Lands

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Pub.: January 22, 2009