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Cypress Island Natural Area 98

Status
Funded in 1999
WWRP Applicant: Dept of Natural Resources WWRP Category: Natural Areas WWRP Grant: $294,000 Project Type: Acquisition County: Skagit  Legislative District: 40th 

Cypress Island is located in Skagit County just west of Anacortes. It is the 5th largest of the San Juan Islands and is the only major island which has seen little development to date. Almost all of this 5,500 acre Island is in state ownership. This proposal is for the acquisition of approximately 30 acres of high priority waterfront inholdings that are at risk of incompatible development. Acquisition of the shoreline properties will help protect important natural features such as old growth stands, wetlands, fescue grasslands, and rare serpentine rocks. Both peregrine falcons and bald eagles are known to nest on the cliffs at the north end of the island.

RCO Project Number: 98-1128

Location

On Cypress Island, west of Anacortes and east of the San Juan Islands.

Red Marker Cypress Island Natural Area 98
Cypress Island is located in Skagit County just west of Anacortes. It is the 5th largest of the San Juan Islands and is the only major island which has seen little development to date. Almost all of this 5,500 acre Island is in state ownership. This proposal is for the acquisition of approximately 30 acres of high priority waterfront inholdings that are at risk of incompatible development. Acquisition of the shoreline properties will help protect important natural features such as old growth stands, wetlands, fescue grasslands, and rare serpentine rocks. Both peregrine falcons and bald eagles are known to nest on the cliffs at the north end of the island.
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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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