The Chehalis River Surge Plain NAP protects a diverse complex of estuarine and riverine wetland communities.
Chehalis River Surge Plain NAP 2006
WWRP Applicant:
Dept of Natural Resources
WWRP Category:
Riparian Protection
Status:
Funded in 2007
WWRP Grant:
$713,895
Project Type:
Acquisition
County:
Grays Harbor
Legislative District:
19th
Description
The Department of Natural Resources will use this grant to purchase 403 acres in the Chehalis River Surge Plain Natural Area Preserve. This preserve protects a complex of estuary and river wetland communities and represents a unique opportunity to protect a large, intact ecosystem with natural hydrologic functions. The property to be purchased includes critical parts of Preacher's and Blue Sloughs, waterways that wind through the heart of the surge plain. These sloughs provide important habitat for salmon and other wildlife. Acquisition of this land will be a significant contribution toward completion of the preserve, which has been recognized as a national priority for protection.
RCO Project Number:
06-1737
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.
