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Lewis St. Skykomish River Public Access

WWRP Applicant: Dept of Fish & Wildlife
RCO Project Number: 06-1788
Recipient: Dept of Fish & Wildlife
County: Snohomish 
Legislative District: 39th 
WWRP Grant: $249,741
Project Type: Development
Date Funded: 2007

Description:

This highly popular boat access site allows river access to the Skykomish River. One side of the double ramp has been closed due to disrepair making boat launching problematic. Demand for access is high almost year round for fishing and access opportunities are limited. The single operational ramp has been undermined by the current and needs repair. Generally WDFW does not close a boat ramp unless it becomes a safety issue for the public The ramp has been closed due to safety hazards and needs to be replaced. Replacement of the ramp will expedite the flow of heavy traffic, reducing congestion at the site by allowing one ramp to be designated for launching and one for retrieval. We are also requesting funding for an ADA parking area with paved access to the accessible vault toilet that is currently located on site. This will improve accessibility to the site which is also used widely by recreational users accessing the river for bank fishing, kayaking, tubing, swimming, picnicking, and general recreation. Paving the entrance will reduce constant maintenance requirements generated by a high level of use and erosion from runoff. The project represents the highest priority project for numerous sport fishermen and sportsman groups that utilize the area. The sites's popularity is due in part to its location, which is one mile from downtown Monroe. The Sky Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited has officially adopted the site committing to routine monthly maintenance.

Red Marker Lewis St. Skykomish River Public Access

This highly popular boat access site allows river access to the Skykomish River. One side of the double ramp has been closed due to disrepair making boat launching problematic. Demand for access is high almost year round for fishing and access opportunities are limited. The single operational ramp has been undermined by the current and needs repair. Generally WDFW does not close a boat ramp unless it becomes a safety issue for the public The ramp has been closed due to safety hazards and needs to be replaced. Replacement of the ramp will expedite the flow of heavy traffic, reducing congestion at the site by allowing one ramp to be designated for launching and one for retrieval. We are also requesting funding for an ADA parking area with paved access to the accessible vault toilet that is currently located on site. This will improve accessibility to the site which is also used widely by recreational users accessing the river for bank fishing, kayaking, tubing, swimming, picnicking, and general recreation. Paving the entrance will reduce constant maintenance requirements generated by a high level of use and erosion from runoff. The project represents the highest priority project for numerous sport fishermen and sportsman groups that utilize the area. The sites's popularity is due in part to its location, which is one mile from downtown Monroe. The Sky Valley chapter of Trout Unlimited has officially adopted the site committing to routine monthly maintenance.

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Location:
Take 405 North to 522 East to Monroe. Take the Main Street Exit, go through town. Turn right onto Lewis Street. take a right turn before crossing the Snohomish 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.
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