Habitat Restoration Grants Available To Washington Landowners

OLYMPIA, WA-Private landowners can receive up to $50,000 in federal
grant funding to help restore fish and wildlife habitat on their
property for "species at risk" through a program coordinated by the
state Department of Fish and Wildlife (DFW). Applications are being
accepted until Dec. 16 for habitat restoration projects through the
state's Landowner Incentive Program (LIP). The DFW is developing a
portfolio of potential projects to submit to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife
Service for funding in 2006. Qualifying landowners are typically
eligible for up to $50,000 in assistance. In addition, another $50,000
will be set aside for smaller grants of up to $5,000 each. Eligible
landowners must be able to make a 25 percent contribution, which can
include cash and labor. For more information, contact the DFW's LIP
coordinator, Ginna Correa, at: (360) 902-2478.