Union River Wetlands

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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

This 83-acre acquisition in Mason County’s lower Hood Canal includes the intertidal areas and uplands of Lynch Cove near the Union River Wildlife Area. The site is important for shellfish, trumpeter swans, and critical fish stocks.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Fish & Wildlife Dept of Category: Critical Habitat WWRP Grant: $170,434.18 Applicant Match: $0.00 Project Type: Acquisition County: Mason Legislative District: 35 Status: Closed Completed RCO Project # 96-242

Location Details

Union River Estuary is at the end of Hood Canal near Belfair.

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.