Ask your legislator to support these projects!

Dear legislator,

Write to your legislators to thank them for funding this project.




, WA

Photos

Icy Creek riparian gorge.

Green River Gorge - 2001 Acquisitions

Status
Funded in 2001
WWRP Applicant: State Parks WWRP Category: State Parks WWRP Grant: $607,095 Project Type: Acquisition County: King 

This proposal in King County acquires several parcels within the Green River Gorge Conservation Area. The Parks Commission has emphasized acquisition of parcels along the south river trail corridor, subject to availability. Proposed acquisitions are listed in priority order: Palmer Coking Coal Triangles, Flaming Geyser Trail R/W; Opposite Riverbank Northeast of Jellum; Green River Gorge Resort Bypass; Nolte Trail Connection; and Icy Creek Extension. Properties have a variety of land characteristics, but for the most part are second growth forested uplands, some with Green River shoreline frontage.

RCO Project Number: 00-1434

Location

Palmer Coking Coal Triangles are located approximately 2.5 miles NE of SR 169, NW of Enumclaw-Franklin Road; Flaming Geyser Trail R/W is located NE & E of curve that connects 236th Ave. SE and SE 368th St.; Opposite Riverbank NE of Jellum is located E of the curve connecting Green River Gorge Rd. & 293rd Ave through private locked gates and roads; Green River Gorge Resort Bypass is located SE of the intersection of Enumclaw-Franklin Road and Franklin-Cumberland Road; Nolte Trail Connection is located approximately 3 miles NE of SR 169, SE of Enumclaw-Franklin Road; and Icy Creek Extension is located NW of Enumclaw-Franklin Road approximately 1.5 miles NE of SR 169.

Red Marker Green River Gorge - 2001 Acquisitions
This proposal in King County acquires several parcels within the Green River Gorge Conservation Area. The Parks Commission has emphasized acquisition of parcels along the south river trail corridor, subject to availability. Proposed acquisitions are listed in priority order: Palmer Coking Coal Triangles, Flaming Geyser Trail R/W; Opposite Riverbank Northeast of Jellum; Green River Gorge Resort Bypass; Nolte Trail Connection; and Icy Creek Extension. Properties have a variety of land characteristics, but for the most part are second growth forested uplands, some with Green River shoreline frontage.
47.27083333 -122.02916666

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.

Document Actions
News

185 new park, trail, wildlife and farmland applications!

Communities around the state are finalizing their applications for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP). These projects will make a profound difference on Washington's quality of life. Help us secure funding for these critical projects!

Become a member of the Coalition

Do you work with a conservation or recreation group in Washington State? Does your group work to improve the quality of life for Washington's families? Join our list of 270 Coalition members today.

LWCF could win big in the transportation bill

The US Senate has proposed record high funding for LWCF in their transportation bill! Now they need to reconcile the proposal with the House. Tell your Senators and Representative to fight for LWCF funding!

What Places Matter to You?

Browse projects by:

Keep in Touch

Email Newsletter


Follow us

Follow WildlifeRec on Twitter
Our Sponsors