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Bass/Beaver Lake Complex Acquisition
- Status
- Funded in 2007
King County will use this grant to protect 107 acres of the Bass-Beaver Lake complex, which contains three lakes totaling 42 acres, extensive wetlands, and a stream. The land hosts the highest bird species diversity in the county and is home to state priority species including bufflehead, wood duck, pileated woodpecker, bald eagle, great blue heron, common loon, and band-tailed pigeon. The wetland next to Bass Lake is one of largest in the county at 140 acres and is priority habitat for the state. The complex is in a county-designated area that is highly susceptible to groundwater contamination. Preserving the complex would ensure continued year-round groundwater recharge to the Green River. Extensive development pressure exists because parcels in the complex are near lakes, have views of Mount Rainier, and have access to State Route 169. King County will contribute $700,000 from conservation futures.
Location
From I-5 north or south to Hwy. 18; east to Auburn - Black Diamond Road; right to Green Valley Road; right and go ~8 miles to Hwy 169; right and go to SE 383rd Street; right. You are now in eastern portion of the lake complex.
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Bass/Beaver Lake Complex Acquisition
- King County will use this grant to protect 107 acres of the Bass-Beaver Lake complex, which contains three lakes totaling 42 acres, extensive wetlands, and a stream. The land hosts the highest bird species diversity in the county and is home to state priority species including bufflehead, wood duck, pileated woodpecker, bald eagle, great blue heron, common loon, and band-tailed pigeon. The wetland next to Bass Lake is one of largest in the county at 140 acres and is priority habitat for the state. The complex is in a county-designated area that is highly susceptible to groundwater contamination. Preserving the complex would ensure continued year-round groundwater recharge to the Green River. Extensive development pressure exists because parcels in the complex are near lakes, have views of Mount Rainier, and have access to State Route 169. King County will contribute $700,000 from conservation futures.
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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.
