PORT ANGELES — Olympic National Park’s new superintendent says he will work with the public to develop a 10-year management plan and resolve issues as they arise.
William G. Laitner, 55, is the 13th superintendent of Olympic National Park.
Appointed in March, he succeeded David Morris, who resigned to volunteer with the Peace Corps in Lusaka, Zambia.
Laitner is taking over the park’s top position as officials are developing a plan to guide park management for the next decade.
The plan will govern Lake Crescent, Quinault and Hurricane Ridge development as well as Elwha Valley restoration, among other issues facing the 922,651 national outdoor recreation area.
“People may not always be happy with park decisions, but I promise we want to listen to their thoughts and ideas of how the park should be ran,” he says. “The park belongs to the people.”
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