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Sharp-tailed Grouse Phase 4

Status
Funded in 2003
WWRP Applicant: Dept of Fish & Wildlife WWRP Category: Critical Habitat WWRP Grant: $496,280 Project Type: Acquisition County: Douglas  Legislative District: 12th 

The Columbian sharp-tailed grouse is threatened in Washington and a species at risk throughout most of North America. In Washington, they currently exist in eight small, isolated populations, all of which are declining. The major factors contributing to the decline of sharp-tailed grouse populations include conversion, degradation, and isolation of shrub-steppe habitat. The proposed acquisition will address factors contributing to the declines of sharp-tailed grouse by converting croplands back to shrub-steppe, enhancing existing habitat, and integrating isolated"" areas into a larger sharp-tailed grouse management area.""

RCO Project Number: 02-1107

Location

This project area straddles the Division Road in northern Douglas County from about Road 25 to 5.5 miles north. In general, it is west of Bridgeport and south of Brewster.

Red Marker Sharp-tailed Grouse Phase 4
The Columbian sharp-tailed grouse is threatened in Washington and a species at risk throughout most of North America. In Washington, they currently exist in eight small, isolated populations, all of which are declining. The major factors contributing to the decline of sharp-tailed grouse populations include conversion, degradation, and isolation of shrub-steppe habitat. The proposed acquisition will address factors contributing to the declines of sharp-tailed grouse by converting croplands back to shrub-steppe, enhancing existing habitat, and integrating isolated"" areas into a larger sharp-tailed grouse management area.""
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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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