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Reardon's Audubon Lake includes 13 species and 4 bird communities of special concern status and 5 WDFW habitat types of special concern.

Reardan Audubon Lake Trail Development

WWRP Applicant: Dept of Fish & Wildlife
RCO Project Number: 06-1897
Recipient: Dept of Fish & Wildlife
County: Lincoln 
Legislative District: 7th 
WWRP Grant: $249,999
Applicant Match: $30,015
Recipient Match: $30,015
Project Type: Development
Date Funded: 2007

Description:

The goal of this project is to establish Watchable Wildlife facilities in this unique eastern Washington environment. Currently, access is by appointment only due to the critical habitat of the site. All of the facilities in this project will be accessible -- 2 parking lots with toilets, trails, and 2 blinds will be constructed to maximize the outdoor experience but minimize the impact on wildlife being observed and provide outstanding views of the Lake, uplands and wildlife. With such high biodiversity, it is an excellent site for environmental education at all levels for local schools, for Spokane Schools, and for the ½ million residents of Spokane only 22 miles away. Purchased in Spring 2006 with IAC funds, Reardan Audubon Lake in Lincoln County is 277 acres of wetlands, vernal ponds, grasslands, channeled scablands, and uplands supporting more than 250 species of birds and other wildlife. The site includes 13 species and 4 bird communities and 5 WDFW habitat types of special concern. It is unusual being both the headwaters of Crab Creek and also Deep Creek. It is an Audubon Important Bird Area nominee and is planned for inclusion in the Northeast Washington Birding Trail. Ninety-two bird species are listed by Partners in Flight as priority-focal species. This project is a stellar example of a rural grassroots cooperative effort to preserve critical wildlife habitat, offer invaluable Watchable Wildlife recreational, and environmental education opportunities while enhancing the local economy.

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The goal of this project is to establish Watchable Wildlife facilities in this unique eastern Washington environment. Currently, access is by appointment only due to the critical habitat of the site. All of the facilities in this project will be accessible -- 2 parking lots with toilets, trails, and 2 blinds will be constructed to maximize the outdoor experience but minimize the impact on wildlife being observed and provide outstanding views of the Lake, uplands and wildlife. With such high biodiversity, it is an excellent site for environmental education at all levels for local schools, for Spokane Schools, and for the ½ million residents of Spokane only 22 miles away. Purchased in Spring 2006 with IAC funds, Reardan Audubon Lake in Lincoln County is 277 acres of wetlands, vernal ponds, grasslands, channeled scablands, and uplands supporting more than 250 species of birds and other wildlife. The site includes 13 species and 4 bird communities and 5 WDFW habitat types of special concern. It is unusual being both the headwaters of Crab Creek and also Deep Creek. It is an Audubon Important Bird Area nominee and is planned for inclusion in the Northeast Washington Birding Trail. Ninety-two bird species are listed by Partners in Flight as priority-focal species. This project is a stellar example of a rural grassroots cooperative effort to preserve critical wildlife habitat, offer invaluable Watchable Wildlife recreational, and environmental education opportunities while enhancing the local economy.

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Location:
20 miles west of Spokane; 13 miles east of Davenport: from Hwy 2 at City of Reardan, go north on Hwy 231 3 blocks to the SW corner of the property on east side of Hwy 231.

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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