Bone River.
Coastal NAP
WWRP Applicant:
Dept of Natural Resources
RCO Project Number:
92-718
WWRP Category:
Natural Areas
WWRP Grant:
$2,999,999
Project Type:
Acquisition
Acres Protected:
2850
Date Funded:
1993
Description:
Acquisition of high priority and threatened natural resource properties within five coastal Natural Area Preserves: Elk River, Bone River, Chehalis River, Niawiakum, and North Bay. Projects are within Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.
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Coastal NAP
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Acquisition of high priority and threatened natural resource properties within five coastal Natural Area Preserves: Elk River, Bone River, Chehalis River, Niawiakum, and North Bay. Projects are within Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties.
- 47.05 -124.12
Location:
The preserves are 11 miles southwest of Raymond/South Bend on Highway 101. The Bone River is approximately 4 miles south of Bruceport. A small side road on the left side just before the Hwy 101 Bone River bridge leads to riverbank access. The Niawiakum River is 1 1/2 miles south of the Bone River, and can be viewed looking east from the south side of the Hwy 101 Niawiakum bridge. The site may also be viewed from a bridge crossing on the South Bend-Palix Road on the east end of the river.
The preserves are 11 miles southwest of Raymond/South Bend on Highway 101. The Bone River is approximately 4 miles south of Bruceport. A small side road on the left side just before the Hwy 101 Bone River bridge leads to riverbank access. The Niawiakum River is 1 1/2 miles south of the Bone River, and can be viewed looking east from the south side of the Hwy 101 Niawiakum bridge. The site may also be viewed from a bridge crossing on the South Bend-Palix Road on the east end of the river.
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.
