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Wapato Hills Habitat Area
- Status
- Funded in 1998
Wapato Hills is the largest contiguous parcel of undeveloped open space in Tacoma, and represents a unique opportunity for preservation of 23 acres of natural urban wildlife habitat. Wetlands atop a glacial drumlin and surrounding oak scrub shrub uplands provide habitat for two priority species (Mazama pocket gopher and Purple Martin), hawks, neotropical migrants, mountain beaver and various other wildlife species. Oregon white oak above a shrub layer of western hazelnut constitutes the primary vegetation. Native vegetation is sufficiently dense to hold back penetration of non-native vegetative species and retain the landscape’s historical character. Subsequent acquisitions and developments will provide an 80-acre site with trails, viewpoints, an interpretive center and a neighborhood park.
Location
West side of Tacoma Mall Boulevard between South 56th and South 64th Streets. The urban wetland site begins in the southeast quadrant of the property.
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Wapato Hills Habitat Area
- Wapato Hills is the largest contiguous parcel of undeveloped open space in Tacoma, and represents a unique opportunity for preservation of 23 acres of natural urban wildlife habitat. Wetlands atop a glacial drumlin and surrounding oak scrub shrub uplands provide habitat for two priority species (Mazama pocket gopher and Purple Martin), hawks, neotropical migrants, mountain beaver and various other wildlife species. Oregon white oak above a shrub layer of western hazelnut constitutes the primary vegetation. Native vegetation is sufficiently dense to hold back penetration of non-native vegetative species and retain the landscape’s historical character. Subsequent acquisitions and developments will provide an 80-acre site with trails, viewpoints, an interpretive center and a neighborhood park.
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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.
