Bald Restoration at Beacon Rock State Park

Category Overview

The State Lands Restoration and Enhancement category provides funding to two state agencies to help repair damaged plant and animal habitat. These grants focus on resource preservation and protection of public lands. Projects in this category help bring important natural areas and resources back to their original functions by improving the self sustaining and ecological functionality of sites.

Project Highlights

9 acres of balds were restored by controlling exotic invasive plants and augmenting native plant populations through seeding and limited plug planting. Approximately 40 acres of trailside invasive hawkweed (Hieracium lachenalii) was also controlled. Lessons learned were documented and recommendations were developed to guide future management actions.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: State Parks Category: State Lands Restoration & Enhancement WWRP Grant: $92,000.00 Applicant Match: $0.00 Project Type: Restoration County: Skamania Legislative District: 17 Status: Active RCO Project # 20-1590

Location Details

From Vancouver, WA, follow Highway 14 to Beacon Rock State Park. Turn left into the park at the second entrance and follow the park road to the Hamilton Mt. trailhead. Hike the trail to the balds. Alternatively make arrangements with park staff to drive you to the Saddle, the northernmost part of the balds, and hike to the work site.

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.