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Deception Pass - Ben Ure Island (Acq)

WWRP Applicant: State Parks
RCO Project Number: 96-1084
County: Island 
Legislative District: 10th 
WWRP Category: State Parks
WWRP Grant: $887,675
Project Type: Acquisition
Acres Protected: 4
Date Funded: 1997

Description:

Located at the mouth of Cornet Bay outside Deception Pass State Park, Ben Ure Island is a relatively undeveloped private island. Four of seventeen lots are available for purchase and permitted for development. This project will purchase the four lots, initiating a long term program of purchase and donations which will preserve the undeveloped character of this island and make it accessible to the public.

Red Marker Deception Pass - Ben Ure Island (Acq)

Located at the mouth of Cornet Bay outside Deception Pass State Park, Ben Ure Island is a relatively undeveloped private island. Four of seventeen lots are available for purchase and permitted for development. This project will purchase the four lots, initiating a long term program of purchase and donations which will preserve the undeveloped character of this island and make it accessible to the public.

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Location:
In Island County, nine miles north of Oak Harbor at the mouth of Cornet Bay, one-half mile east of the Deception Pass Bridge. Drive north on I-5 to exit 230, then travel 18 miles west on SR 20 toward Oak Harbor. Park entrance is on right, one mile south of Deception Pass Bridge. Turn left, and proceed down hill to Cornet Bay. Look due north beyond transient moorage to view Ben Ure Island.

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.
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