Castle Rock Ridge Acquisition

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Category Overview

Critical Habitat projects are our state’s primary tool for conserving important fish and wildlife habitat. These projects protect the rich and diverse habitats in our forests, prairies, and wetlands. These funds help maintain our state’s biodiversity and protect species that are popular for hunting, birding, and other outdoor recreation, and are critical for the health of our salmon and fish populations.

Project Highlights

The Chelan-Douglas Land Trust will use this grant to acquire about 398 acres of high value shrub-steppe habitat in the Cascade foothills of Wenatchee. The property features a biodiversity corridor for a diverse array of plant life as well as hiking access between the City of Wenatchee’s Lower Castle Rock Natural Area and USFS lands. The primary benefit of this grant is habitat protection.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Chelan-Douglas Land Trust Category: Critical Habitat WWRP Grant: $660,000.00 Applicant Match: $674,000.00 Project Type: Acquisition County: Chelan Legislative District: 12 Status: Active RCO Project # 22-1274

Location Details

From Wenatchee Avenue, turn west on Orondo Avenue, right on South Western Avenue, and left on Castlerock Avenue. Park at the City of Wenatchee trailhead and proceed westward to the eastern property boundary. Alternately, park at the end of Jennings Street and enter the property northeast corner via an access easement.

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.