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West Branch Little Spokane River Phase II
- Status
- Funded in 2009
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will use this grant to buy 1,700 acres of the west branch of the Little Spokane River. The property is 30 miles north of Spokane and is adjacent to 1,079 acres of highly diverse habitats including streams, riparian, wetlands, lakes, beaver ponds, cottonwood galleries, aspen groves, and forests, already owned by the department. The area is relatively unique to Eastern Washington and Pend Oreille County because it provides such a large contiguous area of healthy riparian and wetlands at low elevation. The land is home to a variety of wildlife, including many declining populations, such as bald eagles, Townsend’s big-eared bat, northern goshawk, western toad, Columbia spotted frog, and pygmy whitefish. The property also provides access to the West Branch Little Spokane River, Horseshoe Lake, and Fan Lake. This was the top ranked project of 16 competing for funding in the critical habitat category of the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program. (08-1504)
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.
