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Methow Watershed Phase 2
- Status
- Funded in 2001
The current emphasis of this ongoing project in Okanogan County is to secure the most critical habitats under-represented in the established protected land base and link these parcels to existing agency holdings. The primary objective is to protect the intact riverine forest riparian habitats in the broad flood plains of the Methow watershed through fee simple and conservation easement purchases. These critical areas, largely absent from current public ownership, support the greatest biological diversity of any watershed habitat type and represent the best remaining riverine forest in Eastern Washington. They are particularly important for listed anadromous fish, songbirds, and sensitive bat species. The finished project will serve as a showcase for the compatibility of sustainable development and resource conservation.
Location
Upper Methow Complex - from 4 miles NW of Winthrop to 2 miles SE of Mazama along the Methow River. Gunn Ranch - 1 mile N of Winthrop on W. Chewuch Road, then 1 mile NW of Rendezvous Rd., then 3-4 miles w on Gunn Ranch Rd. Methow Valley from 5 miles south of Twisp to Lost River in Okanogan County. Acquisitions target 3 work sites located between Twisp and Mazama.
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Methow Watershed Phase 2
- The current emphasis of this ongoing project in Okanogan County is to secure the most critical habitats under-represented in the established protected land base and link these parcels to existing agency holdings. The primary objective is to protect the intact riverine forest riparian habitats in the broad flood plains of the Methow watershed through fee simple and conservation easement purchases. These critical areas, largely absent from current public ownership, support the greatest biological diversity of any watershed habitat type and represent the best remaining riverine forest in Eastern Washington. They are particularly important for listed anadromous fish, songbirds, and sensitive bat species. The finished project will serve as a showcase for the compatibility of sustainable development and resource conservation.
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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.
