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West Rocky Prairie Phase 2
- Status
- Funded in 2001
This site in Thurston County represents one of the last opportunities to protect a large piece of functioning prairie/oak/wetland landscape in the Puget Trough and is one of only a few remaining high quality examples of glacial outwash prairie landscapes. This site contains a federally threatened and state endangered plant, water howellia, as well as a state sensitive plant, white-topped aster. The area is one of only two remaining sites in the Puget Trough that contains all of the prairie specialist butterflies. The extensive wetland-riparian complex supports one of three known populations of the endangered Oregon spotted frog and the Olympic mudminnow. This is also a prime site for reintroduction of the endangered western pond turtle. Declining prairie birds present include the Oregon vesper sparrow and western meadowlark.
Location
Take 1-5 south of Tumwater to Maytown exit. Head east on Maytown Road 2 miles and turn right on Tilley Road. Entrance is a short distance, first road on left with locked gate. Need permission for access. In general, the CITIFOR property is bounded on the west by Tilley Road, on the north and east by railroad right-of-ways and on the south by Beaver Creek.
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West Rocky Prairie Phase 2
- This site in Thurston County represents one of the last opportunities to protect a large piece of functioning prairie/oak/wetland landscape in the Puget Trough and is one of only a few remaining high quality examples of glacial outwash prairie landscapes. This site contains a federally threatened and state endangered plant, water howellia, as well as a state sensitive plant, white-topped aster. The area is one of only two remaining sites in the Puget Trough that contains all of the prairie specialist butterflies. The extensive wetland-riparian complex supports one of three known populations of the endangered Oregon spotted frog and the Olympic mudminnow. This is also a prime site for reintroduction of the endangered western pond turtle. Declining prairie birds present include the Oregon vesper sparrow and western meadowlark.
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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.
