Methow Wildlife Corridor Phase 1
WWRP Applicant:
Dept of Fish & Wildlife
RCO Project Number:
91-829
County:
Okanogan
Legislative District:
12th
WWRP Category:
Critical Habitat
WWRP Grant:
$1,864,494
Project Type:
Acquisition
Acres Protected:
8460
Date Funded:
1990
Description:
Acquisition of 1,090 acres of winter range for migrating mule deer. This is the largest area of contiguous, relatively undisturbed riparian and deciduous forest, meadows, and wetlands in the Chewack River drainage. It provides habitat for a large wildlife population and sustains more biological diversity than any other stream in the Methow River watershed.
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Methow Wildlife Corridor Phase 1
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Acquisition of 1,090 acres of winter range for migrating mule deer. This is the largest area of contiguous, relatively undisturbed riparian and deciduous forest, meadows, and wetlands in the Chewack River drainage. It provides habitat for a large wildlife population and sustains more biological diversity than any other stream in the Methow River watershed.
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Location:
Methow Valley including the Methow River Basin and the Chewak River Basin.
Methow Valley including the Methow River Basin and the Chewak River Basin.
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.
