Washington Department of Commerce Awards Grants to Boost Salmon Recovery Planning
Four local governments and one tribe will receive funds totaling $1.2 million to support long-range planning for salmon recovery — thanks to grants funded through the state’s Climate Commitment Act and the U.S. Environmental Protection Act Puget Sound funds. The state Department of Commerce awards the grants.
The funding will help integrate salmon recovery work into local growth management and land use planning and development regulations, according to a statement from the Department.
Protecting and restoring habitat is a critical component of...
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