Green River Gorge, 1992

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Category Overview

State Parks grants help preserve and develop our state’s best outdoor recreation areas by funding new campgrounds and amenities to increase the capacity of our parks, creating new parks, improving park resources, and protecting historical areas. These grants help our state continue to develop our world-class parks system to share our cultural heritage and natural treasures with all of its visitors.

Project Highlights

Provided for the continued consolidation of State Park properties by acquiring parcels in the Green River Gorge Conservation Area, established in 1969 by RCW 43.51.900-930. Located two miles south of Black Diamond.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: State Parks Category: State Parks WWRP Grant: $862,564.21 Applicant Match: $0.00 Project Type: Acquisition County: King Legislative District: 5 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 93-807

Location Details

Two miles south of Town of Black Diamond on Green River.

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.