IMPORTANT UPDATE: A PUBLIC WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 12TH AT 6 P.M. IN MAPLE HALL TO GO OVER THE REVISED FLOOD MAPS. REPRESENTATIVES FROM FEMA WILL BE ON HAND TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS AND EXPLAIN THE IMPACTS TO LA CONNER. WE ENCOURAGE EVERYONE TO ATTEND THIS IMPORTANT WORKSHOP.
On Thursday, July 1st the Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) issued the revised Digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (DFIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report for La Conner. FEMA originally released the maps and report on December 15, 2009, but withdrew them due to errors.
The community will have 90 days to review and comment on the DFIRM and FIS report. The review period will allow community members to identify changes or corrections to non-technical information. FEMA will then review all comments and changes received during this period and incorporate them, as appropriate, before the DFIRM and FIS report become effective.
The FEMA maps are available for public review at Town Hall and online by clicking on the links below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact John Doyle at Town Hall, 466-3125.
Small Works Roster and Consultant Roster
The Town of La Conner recently became a member of MRSC Rosters, an online shared Small Public Works Contractor Roster and Consultant Services Roster for local governments in Washington State, including the Town of La Conner. Contractors and Consultants can be considered by the Town of La Conner by registering on their roster at the following link: http://www.mrscrosters.org/
The Town of La Conner will no longer maintain Small Works and Consultant rosters separate from those provided by MRSC.
Climate Change Action Plan
The Town recently joined other local and worldwide governments in making a commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, through adoption of a Greenhouse Gas Inventory & Proposed Climate Action Plan. To view the Town's plan, please click on the above link.
Park Survey Results
The Town is in the process of updating our Parks Plan, and recently conducted a survey asking local residents and business owners about projects or improvements they feel we should consider when updating the master plan. We had an overwhelming response and want to thank everyone who took the time to prioritize projects and comment ! To view the results of the survey please click here.
Swinomish Climate Change Initiative
The Town of La Conner is a participant, along with the community of Shelter Bay, the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, and Skagit County, in the Swinomish Indian Tribal Community's study of a wide range of potential climate change impacts to the Swinomish reservation, including sea level rise and impacts to upland communities and forest lands. Click on the following link the view the Climate Change Impact Assessment Technical Report
Memorial Bench Program
The Town of La Conner Park Commission is pleased to announce a Memorial Bench program available to residents of La Conner, Shelter Bay, the Swinomish Reservation, and others with ties to the area. For additional information regarding the purchase of a bench to honor a family or a loved one, please contact La Conner Town Hall at (360) 466-3125.
Map of La Conner
The 2009 Destination La Conner Map is now available, showing points of interest within the Town of La Conner and a directional map. To view the map please click here (click on map to enlarge)
