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Chehalis River SP NAP Shoreline (Restoration) 2008

Status
Funded in 2009
WWRP Applicant: Dept of Natural Resources WWRP Category: State Lands Restoration WWRP Grant: $60,000 Project Type: Restoration County: Grays Harbor  Legislative District: 19th 

The Washington Department of Natural Resources will use this grant to restore about 5 acres of shoreline and bank along the Chehalis River near the end of Preacher's Slough road in the Chehalis River Surge Plain Natural Area Preserve. The preserve is a wetland that represents the highest quality habitat for fish and wildlife in the Chehalis Basin. This is one of the very few degraded areas in the natural area. Work will include planting trees and shrubs to provide shade and stabilize the river bank, controlling Himalayan blackberries and reed canary grass, replanting native plants, and repairing areas damaged by off-road vehicles. (08-1397)

RCO Project Number: 08-1397

Location

Take HWY 8 to Montesano, go south on Hwy 107 approximately 4 miles to Preachers Slough Road on right. Drive to major spur on the right and park (spur to river not drivable due to very deep puddles.)

Red Marker Chehalis River SP NAP Shoreline (Restoration) 2008
The Washington Department of Natural Resources will use this grant to restore about 5 acres of shoreline and bank along the Chehalis River near the end of Preacher's Slough road in the Chehalis River Surge Plain Natural Area Preserve. The preserve is a wetland that represents the highest quality habitat for fish and wildlife in the Chehalis Basin. This is one of the very few degraded areas in the natural area. Work will include planting trees and shrubs to provide shade and stabilize the river bank, controlling Himalayan blackberries and reed canary grass, replanting native plants, and repairing areas damaged by off-road vehicles. (08-1397)
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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.

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