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In 2009, Pierce County used WWRP funds to build a pedestrian overpass that connects Chambers Creek to Puget Sound. In 1992, Pierce County used WWRP funds to preseve urban wildlife habitat at Chambers Creek.
Green Marker Chambers Creek North Dock & Pedestrian Overpass
The Pierce County Public Works Department will use this grant...
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Red Marker DuPont PowderWorks Skatepark
DuPont will use this grant to construct a 6,000-square-foot skate...
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Red Marker Playground By The Sound
Pierce County Public Works and Utilities will use this grant...
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Green Marker Sunnyside Beach
This development consisted of the expansion of a five-acre community...
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Note: Not all projects are shown. red = pending, green = funded

28th Legislative District

University Place, Steilacoom, and Lakewood

Projects Funded in 2011 - 2012 2 total projects $197,057

DuPont PowderWorks Skatepark - City of DuPont - $97,057 DuPont will use this grant to construct a 6,000-square-foot skate...
Playground By The Sound - Pierce Co Public Works - $100,000 Pierce County Public Works and Utilities will use this grant...

1990 - 2010 Funded Projects 4 total projects $2,140,639

Chambers Creek Acquisition - Pierce County Parks & Rec - $1,049,687
Chambers Creek North Dock & Pedestrian Overpass - Pierce Co Public Works - $750,000
Sunnyside Beach - Steilacoom Parks & Comm Svcs - $158,857
Titlow Park Renovation/Expansion - Tacoma MPD - $182,095

What is the WWRP?

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.

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Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program grants can help your community fund parks and ballfields, protect habitat for elk and muledeer, protect farmland and streams for fish.  Learn more about WWRP grants and how to apply.

Congress funds Land and Water Conservation Fund!

Thanks to your hard work and support, Congress funded the Land and Water Conservation Fund at $323 million, a 7% increase from last year! Six Washington projects are likely to receive funding.

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