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Camas Meadows Rare Plant Habitat Restoration
- Status
- Funded in 2011
The Department of Natural Resources’ Natural Areas Program will use this grant to restore and enhance habitat for two, rare plant species, the Wenatchee mountain checkermallow and Wenatchee larkspur. The Camas Meadows contain the largest populations in the world of both species. The site is critical to the long-term viability of both plants, which require open, seasonally wet habitats. Ditches, livestock grazing, and invasive species have degraded the site. This project will restore hydrology on 18 acres and restore native wet meadow plant communities, including the two rare plants, on 5 acres. Invasive species will be controlled on an additional 11 acres adjacent to the wet meadow. The department also will burn 3 acres to reduce encroaching shrubs and trees and to stimulate growth of both rare plant species. The department will contribute $6,000 in a federal grant and donated labor.
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.
