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Governor Gregoire to speak at Coalition's Breakfast September 16

Governor Gregoire to speak at Coalition's Breakfast: September 16th

Please join the Coalition at our 2nd Annual Breakfast at the Seattle Sheraton. Our speakers include:

    Governor Chris Gregoire
    Lands Commissioner Doug Sutherland
    Washington’s Secretary of Health Mary Selecky

There is no ticket cost, but a donation will be requested during the program. For more information or to RSVP, contact Gabe@WildifeRecreation.org

Record Demand for State Funds for Conservation

A 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.

Cama Beach: New State Park Open on Camano Island

On June 21st over 1200 people joined Governor Gregoire and the Washington State Parks Commission 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 Skagit River Boaters 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:

The West Branch of the Little Spokane River, between Fan and Horseshoe lakes in southern Pend Oreille County
Beaver Creek between Twisp and Winthrop in Okanogan County
The convergence of the north and south forks of the Skagit River, north of Conway.

WWRP Projects in Your Backyard

Use the "My Backyard" feature at the top right of this page to see what proposed or funded projects are 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!

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