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Skagit Bay Riparian Enhancement
- Status
- Funded in 2009
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will use this grant to restore riparian areas in the Skagit Wildlife Area. Crews will remove invasive species, such as blackberry, reed canary grass, and Spartina, and replant native plants along a soon-to-be restored estuary. In addition, crews will monitor the restored estuary to determine future restoration needs. The wildlife area provides a variety of estuarine and freshwater wetland habitats important for at-risk salmon species, migratory waterfowl, and other animals. (08-1870)
Location
Take I-5 North from Everrett. Exit Hwy 532 West to Stanwood. Continue through Stanwood toward Camano Island. After crossing the Mark Clark Bridge you will be on Leque Island.
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Skagit Bay Riparian Enhancement
- The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will use this grant to restore riparian areas in the Skagit Wildlife Area. Crews will remove invasive species, such as blackberry, reed canary grass, and Spartina, and replant native plants along a soon-to-be restored estuary. In addition, crews will monitor the restored estuary to determine future restoration needs. The wildlife area provides a variety of estuarine and freshwater wetland habitats important for at-risk salmon species, migratory waterfowl, and other animals. (08-1870)
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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.
