Cypress Island NRCA, Ph. 1

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Category Overview

As Washington continues to grow, many of our most beautiful areas are threatened with development. In addition, native ecosystems are receding, and important wildlife habitat and migratory pathways are being cut off. The Natural Areas category helps combat this by funding projects that protect wildlife habitat and rare geological features while also preserving public access for back-country recreation.

Project Highlights

As part of DNR’s efforts to preserve a large San Juan island and its native ecosystem, this project acquired 140 acres within the Cypress Island NRCA. .

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Natural Resources Dept of Category: Natural Areas WWRP Grant: $1,421,969.66 Applicant Match: $0.00 Project Type: Acquisition County: Skagit Legislative District: 40 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 91-839

Location Details

Approximately 3 nautical miles north of Anacortes.

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.