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Old Mill Site Acquisition

Status
Funded in 1998
WWRP Applicant: Kitsap County Parks and Rec WWRP Category: Water Access WWRP Grant: $245,130 Applicant Match: $775,744 Project Type: Acquisition County: Kitsap  Legislative District: 23rd 

An acquisition project of 6.97 acres in Silverdale, the Old Mill Site is located at the extreme northernmost point of Dyes Inlet, at the mouth of Clear Creek. The property contains freshwater wetlands, estuarine wetlands, and saltwater shoreline and will serve as a critical link, connecting the Clear Creek Trail with the future Dyes Inlet Shoreline Trail. Future development plans call for a passive park design, featuring trails and interpretive signage highlighting the variety of wildlife habitats that are present on the site. Parking and restrooms will also be provided.

RCO Project Number: 97-1161

Location

State Highway 3 North from Bremerton. Newberry Hill exit. Right on Newberry Hill, left on Silverdale Way. Right on Bucklin Hill Road. .4 miles to Old Mill Site, at Clear Creek Inlet. (south side of Bucklin Hill Road)

Red Marker Old Mill Site Acquisition
An acquisition project of 6.97 acres in Silverdale, the Old Mill Site is located at the extreme northernmost point of Dyes Inlet, at the mouth of Clear Creek. The property contains freshwater wetlands, estuarine wetlands, and saltwater shoreline and will serve as a critical link, connecting the Clear Creek Trail with the future Dyes Inlet Shoreline Trail. Future development plans call for a passive park design, featuring trails and interpretive signage highlighting the variety of wildlife habitats that are present on the site. Parking and restrooms will also be provided.
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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.

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