Ask your legislator to support these projects!
Photos
Interested in this project?
Sign up to receive alerts and notifications on the funding status of this project
Shinglemill Creek Watershed Salmon Prese
- Status
- Funded in 1999
Shinglemill Creek is located on the east side of Vashon Island and is one of the last pristine salmon-bearing (coho, chum, and sea-run cutthroat) creeks in King County. This is the second phase of a project to protect the entire 4 miles of riparian corridor of Shinglemill Creek and the estuary at Fern Cove. Upstream elements that are essential salmon habitat include the braided stream channel, the wetlands bordering the stream, the forested walls of the stream canyon, and a buffer on either side. The Vashon Maury Island Park District proposes to preserve over 250 acres of riparian area along the stream channel including the headwater pond through fee title or conservation easement acquisitions. The community support for protecting the Shinglemill is tremendous, and over a dozen landowners have already agreed to donate conservation easements as part of the local match.
Location
In the Shinglemill Creek Watershed in the northwestern shoulder of Vashon Island in King County in the Puget Sound.
-
Shinglemill Creek Watershed Salmon Prese
- Shinglemill Creek is located on the east side of Vashon Island and is one of the last pristine salmon-bearing (coho, chum, and sea-run cutthroat) creeks in King County. This is the second phase of a project to protect the entire 4 miles of riparian corridor of Shinglemill Creek and the estuary at Fern Cove. Upstream elements that are essential salmon habitat include the braided stream channel, the wetlands bordering the stream, the forested walls of the stream canyon, and a buffer on either side. The Vashon Maury Island Park District proposes to preserve over 250 acres of riparian area along the stream channel including the headwater pond through fee title or conservation easement acquisitions. The community support for protecting the Shinglemill is tremendous, and over a dozen landowners have already agreed to donate conservation easements as part of the local match.
- 47.46777777 -122.47416666
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.
