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 Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife will use this grant to acquire 523 acres of critical, high-quality shrubsteppe habitat in the lower Methow Valley of Okanogan County. This project furthers efforts to improve the mobility of mule deer and wolves through the east-west wildlife corridor by connecting state and federal lands. The primary purpose of this grant is habitat conservation.