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Elk River NRCA 00
- Status
- Funded in 2001
This acquisition in Grays Harbor County lies within the proposed Elk River Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA) boundary will protect critical components of the state’s largest, most diverse, high quality estuary. The Elk River estuarine system contains seven wetland and aquatic ecosystem elements. As part of the Pacific Flyway, Elk River also provides an important stopover site for shorebirds and waterfowl. The quality of the Elk River estuary is currently threatened by logging, encroaching development and the invasion of exotic species. This acquisition project will buffer the estuary from detrimental human activities, while providing opportunity for more comprehensive management of invasive species that already threaten Grays Harbor.
Location
The project area is adjacent to Bay City, 3 miles east of Westport and 16 miles SW of Aberdeen in southern Grays Harbor County. This area can be reached by travelling west along highway 105.
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Elk River NRCA 00
- This acquisition in Grays Harbor County lies within the proposed Elk River Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA) boundary will protect critical components of the state’s largest, most diverse, high quality estuary. The Elk River estuarine system contains seven wetland and aquatic ecosystem elements. As part of the Pacific Flyway, Elk River also provides an important stopover site for shorebirds and waterfowl. The quality of the Elk River estuary is currently threatened by logging, encroaching development and the invasion of exotic species. This acquisition project will buffer the estuary from detrimental human activities, while providing opportunity for more comprehensive management of invasive species that already threaten Grays Harbor.
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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.
