Green River Waterway
WWRP Applicant:
King County DNR & Parks
RCO Project Number:
97-0320
County:
King
Legislative District:
31st
WWRP Account:
Habitat Conservation
WWRP Category:
Urban Wildlife Habitat
WWRP Grant:
$145,000
Applicant Match:
$145,000
Project Type:
Acquisition
Date Funded:
2004
Description:
This project will acquire approximately 18 acres on the south bank of the Green River, east of the City of Auburn in the river section known as O'Grady Reach. This section meanders freely, creating bars, braids and cut off channels and offers a large expanse of resource values.
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.
