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Burrows Island - TNC Property

WWRP Applicant: State Parks
WWRP Category: State Parks
Status: Funded in 2003
WWRP Grant: $420,514
Project Type: Acquisition
County: Skagit 
Legislative District: 10th 

Description

This acquisition of an inholding on Burrows Island in Skagit County will provide a much-needed saltwater boater access site near the San Juan Islands. The potential exists to develop Burrows Island into a major boater access recreational facility for both overnight and day use. A small portion of the purchase has been recommended for inclusion in a 182 acre natural area preserve.

RCO Project Number: 00-1430
Red Marker Burrows Island - TNC Property

This acquisition of an inholding on Burrows Island in Skagit County will provide a much-needed saltwater boater access site near the San Juan Islands. The potential exists to develop Burrows Island into a major boater access recreational facility for both overnight and day use. A small portion of the purchase has been recommended for inclusion in a 182 acre natural area preserve.

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Location
From the marina at Flounder Bay in the City of Anacortes, Washington, look southwesterly across Burrows Pass in Burrows Bay. The island you see is Burrows Island.

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.
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