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Selah Cliffs NAP 00
- Status
- Funded in 2001
This project expands the Selah Cliffs Natural Area Preserve, which provides protection for one of the largest worldwide populations of the basalt daisy, a federal endangered species candidate. Worldwide, the basalt daisy occurs only in the southern half of the Yakima River Canyon and the adjacent Selah Creek Canyon. The existing NAP encompasses about 50% of this population's habitat and this project will potentially protect up to another 25% from irreversible modification, while increasing DNR's management ability and enhancing access. The remaining portion of the population is on the adjacent Yakima Training Center, managed by the U.S. Department of Defense, Fort Lewis. The cliffs within the project area are identified as a priority habitat by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and are known to be used by prairie falcons and golden eagles. The proposed expansion of the NAP will enhance DNR's ability to maintain ecological and wildlife values of the site.
Location
Project is located approximately 5 miles NE of Selah, Yakima County. The site stretches from the eastern edge of State Highway 821 to the western edge of I-82.
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Selah Cliffs NAP 00
- This project expands the Selah Cliffs Natural Area Preserve, which provides protection for one of the largest worldwide populations of the basalt daisy, a federal endangered species candidate. Worldwide, the basalt daisy occurs only in the southern half of the Yakima River Canyon and the adjacent Selah Creek Canyon. The existing NAP encompasses about 50% of this population's habitat and this project will potentially protect up to another 25% from irreversible modification, while increasing DNR's management ability and enhancing access. The remaining portion of the population is on the adjacent Yakima Training Center, managed by the U.S. Department of Defense, Fort Lewis. The cliffs within the project area are identified as a priority habitat by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife and are known to be used by prairie falcons and golden eagles. The proposed expansion of the NAP will enhance DNR's ability to maintain ecological and wildlife values of the site.
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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.
