STATE PARKS -- Volunteers are being sought to joine the advisory board for that supports Riverside State Park, a standout feature that flows through the city of Spokane. Currently there's a vacancy for a water sports representative.

"The State Park system depends heavily on volunteers to contribute time to preserve and enhance our parks," said Ken Carmichael of the Riverside State Park Foundation, which was founded in 2001 along with the state park Advisory Board. "These two organizations work with each other and the park staff to further the goals of the park," he said.

The Advisory Board consists of up to 15 interested citizens whose objectives are to provide advice to the Park Manager on any proposed park land classifications, new uses, programs and facilities, or modification or elimination of uses, programs and facilities.

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The advisory board typically meets at the park headquarters at 6:30 PM on the third Monday of each month.

The qualifications for board members are a true interest in the park and the commitment to contribute your talent as a Riverside State Park stake holder, Carmichael said.

Info: Ken Carmichael, 466-2225 or kcarmichael2225@gmail.com.