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Methow Watershed Phase 1
- Status
- Funded in 1999
This project proposes to protect critical wildlife habitat in the Methow River watershed for mule deer winter range and migration as well as for anadromous fish passage and production. Important water quality benefits are anticipated as well. Fee simple and conservation easement acquisitions on four target parcels will protect several miles of the Methow River. The critical habitats consist of pristine river bottom, riparian, wetland, and upland areas. The riparian corridor provides rearing, spawning, and migration habitat for Upper Columbia steelhead (federal endangered), spring Chinook (proposed listing) and bull trout (threatened). This watershed project also provides corridors and winter ranges for a herd of almost 20,000 mule deer. The Methow River watershed is a uniquely rich and diverse ecosystem that is undergoing rapid residential subdivision which threatens the remaining riparian and wildlife habitats. This project to link existing public ownership and create a corridor through the private valley land has unprecedented support from the public in general including sports groups as well as local, county, state and federal governments.
Location
Two miles northwest of Pateros - Methow Wildlife Area; Two miles north of Carlton; Wells Wildlife Area. Project consists of five sites.
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Methow Watershed Phase 1
- This project proposes to protect critical wildlife habitat in the Methow River watershed for mule deer winter range and migration as well as for anadromous fish passage and production. Important water quality benefits are anticipated as well. Fee simple and conservation easement acquisitions on four target parcels will protect several miles of the Methow River. The critical habitats consist of pristine river bottom, riparian, wetland, and upland areas. The riparian corridor provides rearing, spawning, and migration habitat for Upper Columbia steelhead (federal endangered), spring Chinook (proposed listing) and bull trout (threatened). This watershed project also provides corridors and winter ranges for a herd of almost 20,000 mule deer. The Methow River watershed is a uniquely rich and diverse ecosystem that is undergoing rapid residential subdivision which threatens the remaining riparian and wildlife habitats. This project to link existing public ownership and create a corridor through the private valley land has unprecedented support from the public in general including sports groups as well as local, county, state and federal governments.
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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.
