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The East Fork Lewis is Clark County's largest free-flowing stream.

East Fork Lewis Riparian Habitat

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Funded in 2007
WWRP Applicant: Clark County Parks Dept WWRP Category: Riparian Protection WWRP Grant: $506,200 Applicant Match: $507,812 Project Type: Acquisition County: Clark  Legislative District: 18th 

Clark County will use this grant to buy 52 acres of shoreline, riparian and floodplain habitat on the east fork of the Lewis River, 3 miles southeast of La Center. The property includes about .34 mile of shoreline on the east fork of the Lewis River and about .3 mile on Dean Creek, a year-round tributary. The east fork of the Lewis River is Clark County's largest, free-flowing stream and supports Endangered Species Act-listed runs of steelhead and coho, Chinook and chum salmon. The property is in a 2,100-acre habitat and greenway system that covers 12 miles on the lower east fork. It also provides habitat for deer, river otter, beaver, eagles, hawks and Neotropical migrant birds. Clark County will contribute $509,115 from conservation futures and a state grant.

RCO Project Number: 06-1882

Location

In western Clark County, 3 miles southeast of La Center

Red Marker East Fork Lewis Riparian Habitat
Clark County will use this grant to buy 52 acres of shoreline, riparian and floodplain habitat on the east fork of the Lewis River, 3 miles southeast of La Center. The property includes about .34 mile of shoreline on the east fork of the Lewis River and about .3 mile on Dean Creek, a year-round tributary. The east fork of the Lewis River is Clark County's largest, free-flowing stream and supports Endangered Species Act-listed runs of steelhead and coho, Chinook and chum salmon. The property is in a 2,100-acre habitat and greenway system that covers 12 miles on the lower east fork. It also provides habitat for deer, river otter, beaver, eagles, hawks and Neotropical migrant birds. Clark County will contribute $509,115 from conservation futures and a state grant.
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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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