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 used this grant to purchase about 597 acres in the Simcoe Mountains in Klickitat County. The property includes mixed conifer forest, Oregon oak woodlands, grassland, shrubsteppe, riparian, and in-stream habitats benefiting varied fish and wildlife species. The primary conservation opportunity provided by this project is protecting connectivity of critical habitat.