Minter Creek Phase 1
WWRP Applicant:
Key Peninsula Metro Park Dist
WWRP Category:
Riparian Protection
Status:
Funded in 2009
WWRP Grant:
$120,000
Applicant Match:
$120,000
Project Type:
Acquisition
County:
Pierce
Legislative District:
26th
Description
The Key Peninsula Metropolitan Park District will use this grant to buy 8 acres at Minter Creek. The land will provide access to a prime chum salmon fishing area as well as serve as a canoe and kayak launching spot and trail head for a water trail. Buying the land also will preserve the pristine estuarine, riparian, and upland habitat surrounding the creek by preventing damage from housing development. Lastly, the purchase will allow the park district to work with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife to provide education, habitat protection, and trail connectivity. The park district will contribute $120,000 in cash. (08-1124)
RCO Project Number:
08-1124
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.
