Olympic Peninsula Conservation Programs
Rivers and Habitat Open Space Program
Program level:
State
Land use:
Forest
Provider:
Washington DNR
Benefits provided:
Financial
Water-focused program:
Yes
Provide forestland that benefits environmental considerations.
Overview
Description:
Ensure long-term conservation of aquatic and upland resources by acquiring permanent
conservation easements. Forestlands with unconfined channel migration zones (CMZs) or critical habitat for state threatened and endangered species are eligible for the program.
Eligibility:
Two types of land are eligible for the program: 1) forestland habitat critical for state-listed threatened or endangered species (Critical Habitat), and 2) a specific type of river habitat called unconfined channel migration zones (CMZ), which are islands of timber within a river channel that is actively shifting.
Identified as either "designated forestland" or "current use forestland" on county assessor records
Free of unacceptable liabilities such as hazardous substances or other site conditions that may jeopardize the preservation of fisheries enhancement or ecological protection of the project area.
Financial benefit:
One time payment for easement
Contact information
Contact person:
KelliAnne Ricks
Organization:
Washington Department of Natural Resources
Phone number:
360-480-9702
Email:
Information last updated on November 1, 2021.
Planning Importance
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