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Record Demand for State Funds for Conservation
Record Demand for State Funds for Conservation
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record total of $272 million in requests and
370 applications has been submitted to the
Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) for funding next legislative session. The WWRP is a state grant program that funds parks, wildlife habitat and farmland preservation projects throughout the state. In the last two-year cycle, the WWRP received 234 applications totaling $154 million.
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:
Survey says Washingtonians find Recreation Areas Crowded and Far from Home
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survey by the
Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) says people feel more "crowded" than ever in virtually all recreation activities.
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...
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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!
