The South Cle Elum rail yard project is included in the Washington State Parks Centennial 2013 Plan, to prepare parks for a 100th birthday celebration and a second century of service. The Parks Commission is committed to long-distance trail development and to caring for the hundreds of historic buildings in its charge. The Cascade Rail Foundation was organized to assist Washington State Parks in development of the South Cle Elum Rail yard Historic District and its interpretation.