Okanogan County Preserving a Methow Farm
RCO Project Number:
06-1746
Recipient:
Okanogan County
County:
Okanogan
Legislative District:
12th
WWRP Account:
Farmland
WWRP Category:
Farmland
WWRP Grant:
$400,748
Recipient Match:
$400,748
Project Type:
Acquisition
Date Funded:
2007
Description:
Okanogan County will use this grant to preserve 203 acres of farmland in the Methow Valley by purchasing a conservation easement. The farm contains prime agricultural soils where alfalfa, corn and hay have been grown for more than 100 years. In addition, the farm borders the Methow River, which provides important habitat for salmon, deer, bald eagles and other wildlife. Zoning will allow 40 separate home sites to be built on the property. This project is part of a farmland protection partnership with the Methow Conservancy, a land trust that is working to protect vital farmland between Winthrop and Twisp. Okanogan County will contribute $745,453 in cash donations and a federal grant. This grant is from Washington Wildlife Recreation.
Location:
Twisp, Okanogan County
Twisp, Okanogan County
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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