Tuesday October 8, 2024
Lake Chelan Mirror —
The Upper Columbia region has been awarded $5,071,069 in state grants for salmon recovery projects, as part of a $50.3 million funding initiative approved by the Salmon Recovery Funding Board (SRFB) for Washington state in 2024.
The Upper Columbia Salmon Recovery Board (UCSRB) reports that 19 projects in the region will receive funding. The grants will support initiatives aimed at restoring and protecting salmon habitats in Chelan and Okanagan counties.
Of the total regional funding, $3,549,943 will be allocated to 14 projects in Chelan County, while $1,521,126 will fund five projects in Okanagan County. The projects include riparian restoration, floodplain reconnection, fish passage improvements, and habitat enhancement.
Ariel Edwards, a spokesperson for the UCSRB, stated, “The 2024 grant round was a particularly successful one for the region, with a total of 19 projects receiving funding from the SFRB. One project fell short of its full ask by a whopping $74, but it’s safe to say we’re considering 2024’s grant round to be a huge win!”