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Record Demand for State Funds for Conservation
Join us for our 2nd Annual Breakfast!
Save the date for the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition's breakfast on Tuesday, September 16. Please contact Jill Wasberg if you would like to be a table captain or sponsor.
Cama Beach: New State Park Open on Camano Island
On June 21st over 1200 people joined Governor Gregoire and the Washington State Parks Commision in dedicating Washington's first new state park in eleven years. Over $9 million in WWRP grants contributed to Cama Beach State Park, a scenic and historic site on the southwest corner of Camano Island.
DFW Commission Approves WWRP Funds for Wildlife Habitat
The Washington State Fish and Wildlife Commission recently approved
expanding wildlife areas with WWRP grants in Okanogan, Pend Oreille and Skagit counties. The funds will preserve habitat and provide opportunities for wildlife viewing, hunting and fishing along:
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The West Branch of the Little Spokane River, between Fan and Horseshoe lakes in southern Pend Oreille County
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Beaver Creek between Twisp and Winthrop in Okanogan County
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The convergence of the north and south forks of the Skagit River, north of Conway.
Survey says Washingtonians find Recreation Areas Crowded and Far from Home
The RCO surveyed Washingtonians about their participation in outdoor recreation and found that activities like walking and biking are the most popular, and people need more safe places to do this close to home.
Sports are second in popularity, with many different sports competing for scarce facilities... continued
WWRP Projects in Your Backyard
Use the "My Backyard" feature at the top right of this page to see what projects were funded in your city, county or legislative district.
What is the WWRP?
The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that funds new parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. Use this site to learn about your favorite outdoor places and thank your legislators for protecting them!