Hammacher Property
WWRP Applicant:
Spokane County Parks & Rec
RCO Project Number:
96-2790
County:
Spokane
Legislative District:
9th
WWRP Category:
Urban Wildlife Habitat
WWRP Grant:
$500,000
Applicant Match:
$549,907
Project Type:
Acquisition
Acres Protected:
680
Date Funded:
1995
Description:
This 680 acre acquisition ties into the ecosystem of the Dishman Hills Natural Resource Conservation Area. The parcel contains whitetail deer winter range, elk habitat, redtailed hawk nesting areas, several rare species of butterflies, the spotted frog and an ecologically diverse riparian corridor.
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Hammacher Property
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This 680 acre acquisition ties into the ecosystem of the Dishman Hills Natural Resource Conservation Area. The parcel contains whitetail deer winter range, elk habitat, redtailed hawk nesting areas, several rare species of butterflies, the spotted frog and an ecologically diverse riparian corridor.
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Location:
I-90 east of Spokane. Take the Argonne exit (287) south to Sprague Ave. Take Sprague Ave West three (plus) blocks to Sargent. Turn south onto Sargent and continue to the park. The last 500 feet is gravel( across Apple Way). The site is known as "Ina Hughes Johnston Nature Area".
I-90 east of Spokane. Take the Argonne exit (287) south to Sprague Ave. Take Sprague Ave West three (plus) blocks to Sargent. Turn south onto Sargent and continue to the park. The last 500 feet is gravel( across Apple Way). The site is known as "Ina Hughes Johnston Nature Area".
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.
