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Lummi Island Natural Area Phase I
- Status
- Funded in 2005
The project is located on the west side of Lummi Mountain on Lummi Island. WDFW seeks to complete protection of the Lummi Island Natural Area Preserve (NAP) and to leverage protection of 355 additional acres by private partner organizations. This two-phase project would leverage more than $2 million in private funds and create one of the largest contiguous protected areas in the San Juan islands. The project area contains seven WDFW priority habitats (mature Douglas fir forest, snag-rich areas, cliffs, caves, talus, wetlands, and vegetated marine shoreline), nesting habitat for several species of concern, and the best example of the Douglas-fir/baldhip rose-oceanspray native plant community in the Puget Trough. Phase I of the project would protect an 80-acre parcel that is likely to be logged and developed within the next two years if protection is not secured. The landowners have been contacted and are willing sellers. Phase II would protect an additional 235 acres, completing protection of the Lummi Island NAP. WDFW would ensure long-term protection of the acquired land interests through cooperative agreements with Lummi Island Heritage Trust (LIHT), a local land conservancy. LIHT is broadly supported by the local community, would monitor access at no cost, and would facilitate research and educational opportunities.
Location
Take I-5 North about 5 miles past Bellingham to the Slater Road/Lummi Island exit. Turn left on Slater Road and drive 3 miles to Haxton Way. Turn left on Haxton and drive 6 miles to the Lummi Island Ferry terminal. Cross on the ferry and turn right on Nugent Rd. Drive 3 miles on Nugent, turn left on Sunrise Rd. and turn right about 1/4 mile east at 3555 Sunrise Rd.
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Lummi Island Natural Area Phase I
- The project is located on the west side of Lummi Mountain on Lummi Island. WDFW seeks to complete protection of the Lummi Island Natural Area Preserve (NAP) and to leverage protection of 355 additional acres by private partner organizations. This two-phase project would leverage more than $2 million in private funds and create one of the largest contiguous protected areas in the San Juan islands. The project area contains seven WDFW priority habitats (mature Douglas fir forest, snag-rich areas, cliffs, caves, talus, wetlands, and vegetated marine shoreline), nesting habitat for several species of concern, and the best example of the Douglas-fir/baldhip rose-oceanspray native plant community in the Puget Trough. Phase I of the project would protect an 80-acre parcel that is likely to be logged and developed within the next two years if protection is not secured. The landowners have been contacted and are willing sellers. Phase II would protect an additional 235 acres, completing protection of the Lummi Island NAP. WDFW would ensure long-term protection of the acquired land interests through cooperative agreements with Lummi Island Heritage Trust (LIHT), a local land conservancy. LIHT is broadly supported by the local community, would monitor access at no cost, and would facilitate research and educational opportunities.
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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.
