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January 31, 2012

Ecology gets nearly $6M in water grants

By JOURNAL STAFF

The Washington State Department of Ecology has secured seven federal grants totaling $5.7 million to help protect or restore 960 acres of marine wetlands and connected freshwater and upland habitat areas in Puget Sound.

Ecology is working in partnership with the Lummi Nation, Stillaguamish Tribe, Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group, North Olympic Salmon Coalition, Whidbey Camano Land Trust, Mason County and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. Ecology also coordinates its environmental efforts in Puget Sound with the Puget Sound Partnership, the state agency leading the coordinated effort to restore and protect the Sound by setting regional priorities, spurring action by organizations, and providing accountability for progress


 
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