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Northwest Maritime Center

WWRP Applicant: City of Port Townsend
RCO Project Number: 00-1551
County: Jefferson 
Legislative District: 24th 
WWRP Category: Water Access
WWRP Grant: $328,909
Applicant Match: $328,910
Project Type: Acquisition
Date Funded: 2001

Description:

This project is to acquire approximately one acre of shoreline in the heart of Port Townsend. The site will provide access to 255 feet of Port Townsend Bay waterfront and is strategically located adjacent to an existing public pier, a boat launch and the Port Townsend Marina. Locals and visitors will be able to launch kayaks from this site, picnic, and walk the beach. The contour drops significantly just offshore, providing a popular spot for practice dives. Future development of a Maritime Center adjacent to this acquisition will provide additional educational opportunities. This project enjoys outstanding public support and will become a focal point along the waterfront.

Red Marker Northwest Maritime Center

This project is to acquire approximately one acre of shoreline in the heart of Port Townsend. The site will provide access to 255 feet of Port Townsend Bay waterfront and is strategically located adjacent to an existing public pier, a boat launch and the Port Townsend Marina. Locals and visitors will be able to launch kayaks from this site, picnic, and walk the beach. The contour drops significantly just offshore, providing a popular spot for practice dives. Future development of a Maritime Center adjacent to this acquisition will provide additional educational opportunities. This project enjoys outstanding public support and will become a focal point along the waterfront.

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Location:
Follow I-5 North 25.4 miles. Merge onto WA-16 West and follow for 26.7 miles. WA-16 West becomes WA-3 North (25.3 miles). Exit left onto WA-104 for 6.7 miles, then turn right onto WA-19 makes a slight right into WA-20 (1.9 miles). WA-20 then becomes Sims Way/WA-20 (for 2.3 miles), which then becomes Water Street/WA-20. Follow Water Street approximately 0.8 miles through downtown Port Townsend. The Thomas Oil property is on the right hand side, adjacent to the Point Hudson Marina.

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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