This grant supports improvements at the webster forest nursery in the state of washington

The Department of Agriculture Forest Service R6-Pacific Northwest Region awarded the Washington State Department of Natural Resources $995,640 on August 7, 2026, under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Act Nursery Vegetation program (CFDA 10.736) to upgrade equipment and facilities at the Webster Forest Nursery in Washington. The funding supports capital improvements and equipment maintenance to expand tree seedling production capacity, enabling the nursery to meet increased regional demand for seedlings from wildfire recovery and timber restoration activities. Performance occurs in Washington with a completion date of September 30, 2029. The award is a Project Grant with a period of performance spanning three years.

Funds will be used to upgrade equipment and facilities to expand tree seedling production capacity. The expanded capacity will allow the nursery to meet increased regional demand for seedlings due to wildfire recovery and timber restoration activities.