Habitat/Watershed Protection and Enhancement

Headwaters land acquisitions

• 50,000 acres in Teanaway Basin

• 15,000 acres in Yakima Canyon

• 10,000 acres at Little Naches headwaters

Protective designations on public lands and waters (Congressional Action)

• 140,000 acres National Recreation Area

• 21,000 acres Wilderness

• 200 miles Wild and Scenic River designation

Principles

• Watershed, recreation, economic values

• Compliments other elements

• Maintain working lands

• Willing sellers

• Long-term funding

Mainstem floodplain and tributaries fish habitat enhancement program

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