The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) was awarded a $1,200,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service under the Inflation Reduction Act - Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.734). The grant, awarded on January 3, 2025, supports DNR's efforts to identify and protect environmentally important forest areas in Washington that are threatened by conversion to non-forest uses. The funding will enable DNR to utilize conservation easements, fee simple land purchases, and other forest management strategies to preserve and enhance forest ecosystems. Key activities to be funded include sustainable forest management, wildfire mitigation, reforestation, habitat conservation, and water quality protection. As a state natural resource agency, DNR leverages its expertise to deliver these grant-funded services in partnership with other organizations across Washington.
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