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Sharptailed Grouse Phase 6
- Status
- Funded in 2007
The Department of Fish and Wildlife will use this grant to purchase 560 acres in the Scotch Creek Wildlife Area in Okanogan County. The wildlife area is a successful project to enhance habitats and recover the Columbian sharp-tailed grouse. The grouse are listed by the state as a species threatened with extinction and by the federal government as a species of concern. This is the only area in Washington with an increasing population of native sharp-tailed grouse. Acquisition of this land also would provide contiguous ownership between the Scotch Creek and Sinlahekin Wildlife Areas, which would simplify management of these lands.
Location
Driving directions from Omak. Starting at the stoplight on Hwy 97 (at WalMart), turn EAST on Riverside Drive for .8 miles, RIGHT on Ross Canyon Road for 1.6 miles, LEFT on Epley Road for 1.0 miles, RIGHT on Concoy Road for 9.6 miles, Right on Hess Lake Road 2 miles. The subject property is 2.5 miles further past the signed gate and requires authorized use.
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Sharptailed Grouse Phase 6
- The Department of Fish and Wildlife will use this grant to purchase 560 acres in the Scotch Creek Wildlife Area in Okanogan County. The wildlife area is a successful project to enhance habitats and recover the Columbian sharp-tailed grouse. The grouse are listed by the state as a species threatened with extinction and by the federal government as a species of concern. This is the only area in Washington with an increasing population of native sharp-tailed grouse. Acquisition of this land also would provide contiguous ownership between the Scotch Creek and Sinlahekin Wildlife Areas, which would simplify management of these lands.
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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.
