The Washington Natural Areas Program, part of the
Washington Department of Natural Resources, manages dozens of natural areas owned by the
U.S. state of
Washington. These areas have received funding through the state's general fund since the
Washington State Legislature
The Washington State Legislature is the state legislature of the U.S. state of Washington. It is a bicameral body, composed of the lower Washington House of Representatives, composed of 98 Representatives, and the upper Washington State Senat ...
enacted the Natural Areas Preserve Act in 1972.
As of May 2022, there are 58 Natural Area Preserves
and 39 Natural Resources Conservation Areas.
The program's goals are to protect rare and outstanding examples of Washington's widely varied
ecosystems, maintain the state's
biological diversity, support education and
scientific research, and provide public opportunities for low-impact recreation.
See also
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List of Washington Natural Area Preserves
This is a list of Natural Area Preserves (NAPs), part of the Washington Natural Areas Program managed by Washington Department of Natural Resources
The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) manages over of forest, range, a ...
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List of Washington Natural Resources Conservation Areas
This is a list of Natural Resources Conservation Areas (NRCAs), part of the Washington Natural Areas Program managed by Washington Department of Natural Resources.
Clallam County
* Shipwreck Point NRCA: This site includes one of the last, easi ...
References
External links
DNR Natural Areas Page
{{Protected Areas of Washington
1972 establishments in Washington (state)