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Acquired properties will provide opportunities for low impact recreation.

West Tiger Mountain NRCA 02

WWRP Applicant: Dept of Natural Resources
RCO Project Number: 02-1187
County: King 
Legislative District: 5th 
WWRP Grant: $824,063
Project Type: Acquisition
Acres Protected: 91
Date Funded: 2005

Description:

This is a project to acquire privately owned properties eligible for inclusion in the West Tiger Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA) in King County. Properties proposed for acquisition are immediately threatened with conversion to residential uses incompatible with the viability of this important urban wildlife area. Distinctive physical features of this site include talus caves, two lakes, three stream systems, forested wetlands, and old growth Douglas-fir forests. The acquired properties will preserve critical wildlife habitat, open space and scenic vistas along the I-90 corridor and provide opportunities for low-impact recreation and outdoor environmental education. West Tiger Mountain is a conservation area with immense regional and local importance.

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This is a project to acquire privately owned properties eligible for inclusion in the West Tiger Mountain Natural Resources Conservation Area (NRCA) in King County. Properties proposed for acquisition are immediately threatened with conversion to residential uses incompatible with the viability of this important urban wildlife area. Distinctive physical features of this site include talus caves, two lakes, three stream systems, forested wetlands, and old growth Douglas-fir forests. The acquired properties will preserve critical wildlife habitat, open space and scenic vistas along the I-90 corridor and provide opportunities for low-impact recreation and outdoor environmental education. West Tiger Mountain is a conservation area with immense regional and local importance.

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Location:
From Seattle drive east on I-90, take exit 20, turn left on SE 79th St. West Tiger Mountain NRCA is along I-90 at the community of High Point.

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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