This award will support jane kleiner owner of nature play designs to collaborate with the US fish and wildlife service to increase enjoyment and recreational uses of public lands throughout…

This award will support jane kleiner owner of nature play designs to collaborate with the US fish and wildlife service to increase enjoyment and recreational uses of public lands throughout southwest washington including ridgefield complex national wildlife refuges these efforts directly align with the department of interior draft FY 2026 2030 strategic plan framework sections 3 1 lands and waters provide opportunities for recreation through increasing access for recreational activities on public lands 4 2 work collaboratively with states partners and governments throughout the lower columbia nature network to provide best uses of public lands and better manage trails and 4 3 provide reliable valuable information to our partners the project will provide increased recreation opportunities on public lands increase efficiency through public private partnerships by convening the lower columbia nature network and enhance digital resources for recreation planning typical activities expenditures will include hosting lower columbia nature network partner and community events expanding digital information available to the public about access and recreational uses of local national wildlife refuges and public lands hosting events and direct engagement and planning with the US fish and wildlife servicehas context menu