The wildlife restoration program was initiated in 1937 under the pittman-robertson act to provide federal funding to states for the benefit of a diverse array of wildlife and associated habitats

The U.S. Department of the Interior's Fish and Wildlife Service awarded a $434,013 Formula Grant under the Wildlife Restoration and Basic Hunter Education program (CFDA 15.611) to the State of Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW) for the maintenance and improvement of fish and wildlife habitat on the 1,756-acre E.E. Wilson Wildlife Area. The grant will fund the annual operations and maintenance of this state wildlife area, which provides a variety of wildlife-oriented recreational and educational opportunities for visitors. This project aims to maintain unique habitats and biodiversity in a region facing increasing human population impacts, contributing to the local, state, and federal economy as people visit and enjoy the wildlife area.

This grant funds the annual operations and maintenance of the E.E. Wilson wildlife area (EEW). The E.E. Wilson wildlife area came into existence in 1950 when the U.S. Governmentgave quitclaim title to the property to the oregon department of fish and wildlife. The wildlife area covers approximately 1,756 acres, is located on highway 99W about 10 miles north of corvallis and is situated on the willamette valley floor. Bordered to the north by private farmlands, the urban community of adair village to the south, highway 99W to the west and the undeveloped city of adair and united states forest service(USFS) properties to the east, EEW also includes the isolated 55-acre baker tract, the 50-acre coffin butte tract and 40 acres surrounding the south willamette watershed district office. This project will maintain or improve fish and wildlife habitat on the 1,756 acre state wildlife area. IT will maintain unique habitats and biodiversity in a region that is becoming increasingly impacted by rising human population. IT will provide a wide range of wildlife oriented recreational and educational opportunities for the enjoyment of visitors. This in turn contributes to the local, state and federal economy as people spend money in various ways while enjoying the EE wilson wildlife area.