Roper Agricultural Conservation Easement

Category Overview

Farmland Preservation protects valuable farmland and habitat for recreationally important animals, like salmon, birds, deer, and elk. These projects allow families to continue farming the land they have worked on for generations, and provide Washingtonians with healthy local food and a diverse economy. WWRP is the only source of farmland preservation funding in the state budget.

Project Highlights

Whatcom County used this grant to purchase an agricultural conservation easement on the Roper property. The easement removed four development rights and protects 26.75 acres of prime farmland in Whatcom County.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Whatcom County of Category: Farmland Preservation WWRP Grant: $96,965.33 Applicant Match: $114,225.16 Project Type: Acquisition County: Whatcom Legislative District: 42 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 18-2015

Location Details

Site can be accessed directly from Smith Road. There are multiple ways to access Smith Road. Site is located several miles East of Bellingham.

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.