Quilcene Farmland Preservation

Category Overview

Farmland Preservation protects valuable farmland and habitat for recreationally important animals, like salmon, birds, deer, and elk. These projects allow families to continue farming the land they have worked on for generations, and provide Washingtonians with healthy local food and a diverse economy. WWRP is the only source of farmland preservation funding in the state budget.

Project Highlights

Jefferson Land Trust will use this grant to purchase conservation easements on 115 acres of two adjoining farms located at the head of Quilcene Bay in Jefferson County. The easements will extinguish four development rights. The primary benefit of this project is the preservation of working farmland.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Jefferson Land Trust Category: Farmland Preservation WWRP Grant: $750,000.00 Applicant Match: $979,200.00 Project Type: Acquisition County: Jefferson Legislative District: 24 Status: Active RCO Project # 22-1408

Location Details

Access to Humbleberry Farm is from McInnis Road, located to the NE of the town of Quilcene. From Quilcene, go north on Center Road approximately .5 miles, turn right onto East Quilcene Road. After another .5 miles turn left (north) onto McInnis Road. Humbleberry Farm driveway is located approximately .4 miles to the north. Access to Schmidt Farm is from Jakeway Road. Travel east on East Quilcene Road approximately 1 mile from Center Road. Turn north onto Jakeway Road and follow to the end.

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.