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Whatcom ADA Dock Replacement

WWRP Applicant: Dept of Fish & Wildlife
RCO Project Number: 08-1485
County: Whatcom 
Legislative District: 42nd 
WWRP Grant: $324,600
Project Type: Development

Description:

Lake Terrell provides some of the finest warm water fishing in western Washington, and 3-5 tournaments are held annually. An improved fishing pier would reduce conflicts between anglers and boaters using the boat dock, and provide a handicapped-accessible fishing facility. Project entails removal of a small vault toilet and a 36 year old float (800 sq ft of wood and concrete slabs, and 6 large pilings), and installation of a new parking area, toilet, and fishing pier. The old toilet will be replaced with an Americans with Disablities Act (ADA) approved toilet, and the new parking lot will reduce congestion at the boat launch and be located adjacent to the new pier. To minimize habitat impacts, the new pier will contain no float portion, and will nearly double available fishing area. The local bass club has volunteered to assist in removal of the old float. Public benefits include:1) Provide an ADA fishing structure, which the Wildlife Area currently lacks, 2) Reduce conflicts between anglers and boaters. Fishing use is estimated at 25,000 user-days per year and it is not uncommon to see 20 people fishing off the float and 15 off the boat dock. 3) Local anglers are highly supportive and willing to volunteer, and the Citizen Advisory Group ranks this as the #2 most important project on the Wildlife Area. 4) Replace 36 year old float that is worn out, floating at an angle, and becoming a serious public safety hazard. 5) Respond to increasing public need before the float fails (lifespan less than 5 years).

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Lake Terrell provides some of the finest warm water fishing in western Washington, and 3-5 tournaments are held annually. An improved fishing pier would reduce conflicts between anglers and boaters using the boat dock, and provide a handicapped-accessible fishing facility. Project entails removal of a small vault toilet and a 36 year old float (800 sq ft of wood and concrete slabs, and 6 large pilings), and installation of a new parking area, toilet, and fishing pier. The old toilet will be replaced with an Americans with Disablities Act (ADA) approved toilet, and the new parking lot will reduce congestion at the boat launch and be located adjacent to the new pier. To minimize habitat impacts, the new pier will contain no float portion, and will nearly double available fishing area. The local bass club has volunteered to assist in removal of the old float. Public benefits include:1) Provide an ADA fishing structure, which the Wildlife Area currently lacks, 2) Reduce conflicts between anglers and boaters. Fishing use is estimated at 25,000 user-days per year and it is not uncommon to see 20 people fishing off the float and 15 off the boat dock. 3) Local anglers are highly supportive and willing to volunteer, and the Citizen Advisory Group ranks this as the #2 most important project on the Wildlife Area. 4) Replace 36 year old float that is worn out, floating at an angle, and becoming a serious public safety hazard. 5) Respond to increasing public need before the float fails (lifespan less than 5 years).

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Location:
Travel North on I-5 to exit 260 (Lummi Island - Slater Road). From the exit, turn left (West) on Slater Road and travel 6 miles to Lake Terrell Road. The intersection has a flashing red light. Turn right (North) on Lake Terrell Road and drive approximately 3 miles. The road will end at the Whatcom Wildlife Area headquarters on Lake Terrell.

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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