The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has been awarded a $48,000,000 Project Grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service's Inflation Reduction Act - Forest Legacy Program (CFDA 10.734). The grant will fund a five-year initiative called "MOUNT ADAMS FOREST PHASE THREE" to identify and protect environmentally important forest areas in Washington threatened by conversion to non-forest uses. Key activities will include acquiring conservation easements or fee simple land purchases, implementing sustainable forest management practices, mitigating wildfire risks, restoring habitats, and protecting water quality. This grant aligns with the Forest Legacy Program's objective to preserve and enhance forest ecosystems through targeted land conservation and management strategies. The award period runs from December 31, 2024 to December 30, 2029.
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