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Methow Shrub-steppe Restoration
- Status
- Funded in 2007
The Department of Fish and Wildlife will use this grant to restore 600 acres of historic dryland agricultural fields in the Methow Wildlife Area, in north central Washington, to native shrub-steppe vegetation. This is part of an ongoing effort to protect and preserve the ecological integrity of low elevation shrub-steppe habitat in the Methow Wildlife Area. Restoration will include evaluation of each site for soil conditions, vegetation, habitat potential, and wildlife use before and after treatment; control of invasive weeds; seeding each site with native vegetation; and follow-up weed control and vegetation monitoring. The department will contribute $10,402 in donated labor.
Location
From State Hwy 20 (North Cascades Hwy) from the east, travel from Pateros to the town of Twisp. From Twisp, turn right on Eastside County Road. Go 7 miles to Bear Creek Rd. Follow Bear Creek Rd about 4 miles to Wildlife Area Headquarters.
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Methow Shrub-steppe Restoration
- The Department of Fish and Wildlife will use this grant to restore 600 acres of historic dryland agricultural fields in the Methow Wildlife Area, in north central Washington, to native shrub-steppe vegetation. This is part of an ongoing effort to protect and preserve the ecological integrity of low elevation shrub-steppe habitat in the Methow Wildlife Area. Restoration will include evaluation of each site for soil conditions, vegetation, habitat potential, and wildlife use before and after treatment; control of invasive weeds; seeding each site with native vegetation; and follow-up weed control and vegetation monitoring. The department will contribute $10,402 in donated labor.
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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.
