REPUBLIC, WA: Outdoor Recreation Workshop
Welcome to the registration page for Republic's Recreation Economy for Rural Communities (RERC) Workshop!

ABOUT

You're invited to a community workshop focused on outdoor recreation on May 19-20, 2026 to provide insight on how our city and surrounding area might:
  • Grow our outdoor recreation economy while maintaining our authenticity
  • Develop outdoor recreation infrastructure and amenities
  • Support development of main street and small businesses
  • Build on our existing brand to market outdoor recreation opportunities
  • Boost capacity and coordination for outdoor recreation and main street initiatives
This event is free and open to the public. The format will be interactive, engaging, and informative. Participants are encouraged to join for as much of the agenda as is feasible and everyone should feel comfortable coming and going as schedules allow.

SCHEDULE

Day 1 - Tuesday, May 19, 2026
Time: 5:30-8:00 pm (formal agenda will begin at 6:00pm)
Location: Stonerose Fossils, 15 N Clark Ave Republic, WA 99166
Agenda: Introduction to outdoor recreation planning and sharing of community vision

Day 2 - Wednesday, May 20, 2026
Time: 9:00am - 5:00 pm (with a break for lunch)
Location: Stonerose Fossils, 15 N Clark Ave Republic, WA 99166
Agenda: Case studies, community asset mapping, and action planning

LOCAL STEERING COMMITTEE
  • Shelly Stevens, Regional Marketing, Tri County Economic Development District (Main Point of Contact)
  • Ryan Burkey, Economic Developer, Tri County Economic Development District
  • Emily Burt, Owner/Proprietor, Republic Brewing Co.
  • Robert Dean, Commissioner, Ferry County
  • Bruce Gamboa, Republic Branch Manager/Assistant Vice President, Washington Federal Bank
  • Jeff Koffel, Executive Director, Tri County Economic Development District
  • Mari Jo Olsen, City Council Member, Republic City Council
  • Eric McQuay, West Zone Recreation Program Manager, Colville National Forest
  • Nick Olsen, City Clerk, City of Republic
  • Mary Rourke, Board President, Friends of Stonerose Fossils
  • Patty Slagle, Member, Thursday We Hike Women's Hiking Group
  • Rob Slagle, Chairman, Ferry County Recreation and Resource Committee
  • Karrie Stevens, Secretary/Treasurer, Ferry County Co-op & Ferry County Professional Women

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Affiliation, organization, or how you would like others to know you? *
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Which sessions do you plan on attending?
Check all that apply. It's okay if your plans change.
The workshop will focus on several community goals. Please share any reactions or additions you have to the themes below.

  • Grow sustainably. Balance the growing recreation economy with the resource economy and protect what makes Republic and Ferry County special while also building opportunities to grow outdoor recreation offerings and main street businesses.
  • Develop outdoor recreation infrastructure and amenities. Identify and plan for additional infrastructure to connect residents and visitors with outdoor recreation opportunities, such as stations for bike repair along trails, access points to waterways, and others.
  • Support and Strengthen Businesses. Reinvest in main street infrastructure to enhance downtown vibrancy and increase amenities and support small businesses as they seek to tap into opportunities from the growing recreation economy.
  • Build on existing branding to market outdoor recreation opportunities. Build on existing outdoor recreation branding in the region to market our outdoor assets to residents and visitors alike.
  • Boost capacity and collaboration. Develop strategies to maintain and add capacity to coordinate outdoor recreation and main street activities.

Please select any skills you would be willing to lend to outdoor recreation activities in Republic or Ferry County?
Do you require any special accommodations to participate in this workshop?
This is the space to tell us about any special accommodations or allergy that the organizers should be aware of and/or assistance (e.g., childcare) that would help you to fully participate in the meeting.
Workshop Details
After registering, you will receive calendar invitations to hold the dates/times of the workshop in your schedule. Accept/decline these as you wish. More information and workshop materials will be sent to you by email prior to the workshop. Your name and email will be shared with other registered attendees and will be only used to send updates and information for this event. We will not share your name/email beyond this group and event.
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