Chehalis River Surge Plain NAP Riparian 2008
WWRP Applicant:
Dept of Natural Resources
WWRP Category:
Riparian Protection
Status:
Funded in 2009
WWRP Grant:
$719,670
Project Type:
Acquisition
County:
Grays Harbor
Legislative District:
19th
Description
The Washington Department of Natural Resources will use this grant to buy 403 acres, including critical parts of Preacher's and Blue sloughs, in the Chehalis River Surge Plain Natural Area Preserve. The preserve protects a diverse complex of estuarine and riverine wetland communities. It represents a unique opportunity to protect a large intact ecosystem with natural hydrologic functions. Sloughs provide important habitat for salmon during their adjustment to saltwater. Habitat for other fish, including the Olympic mud minnow, also is protected. Acquisition of these properties will be a significant contribution toward completion of the preserve, which has been recognized as a national priority for protection. (08-1157)
RCO Project Number:
08-1157
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.
