Funding for Salmon Conservation in WRIA 7

Funding for Salmon Conservation Snoqualmie/Skykomish Watershed (WRIA 7)

Do you have a habitat restoration or protection project in mind? Need funding? The Snoqualmie Watershed Forum may be able to help.

King Conservation District Funds (KCD)

The Snoqualmie Watershed Forum annually allocates approximately $575,000 in King Conservation District* funds to support:

habitat protection and restoration projects,
stewardship projects and programs,
and studies.

The money comes from a county-wide $10 per parcel assessment that funds the activities of the King Conservation District* as well as projects through other watershed forums in King County.

Update: As of September 2007, the Snoqualmie Watershed Forum has allocated nearly $3.7 million for 76 watershed projects. (See example.)

Project applications and eligibility

Applications for projects are due in the spring of each year. Only government entities and non-profit organizations are eligible to apply for projects in the King County portion of the Snoqualmie Watershed.

Among the highest funding priorities will be those projects or programs that promote chinook and bull trout recovery as outlined in the Snohomish River Basin Salmon Conservation Plan*.

Projects must also be consistent with state law authorizing Conservation Districts (RCW 89.08*) and "Regional Funding Principles" adopted by the King County Regional Water Quality Committee.

These principles focus on projects that have regional benefit or interest, including:

Protection of key parcels of land for fish habitat;
habitat restoration that enhances ecologically significant fish runs;
regionally coordinated monitoring and evaluation of fish habitat;
watershed protection support services, such as coordinated monitoring and education;
water quality enhancement projects;
home buyouts in flood hazard areas where there is a high risk to public safety and there are other regional benefits in terms of habitat protection, open space or recreation;
and other flood hazard reduction projects where local jurisdictions have regulations to ensure further development will not need flood assistance or cause additional flooding.

2008 Application Deadlines

March 7 - Draft application due by 5:00 p.m. to Perry Falcone.

April 9 - Final application due by 5:00 p.m. to Perry Falcone.

Mail applications to:

Attn: Perry Falcone
KC DNRP WLRD - KCD Grant
201 S. Jackson St., Ste. 600
Seattle, WA 98104

Or email to:

perry.falcone@kingcounty.gov

For more information, please contact Perry Falcone, Snoqualmie Watershed Project Coordinator, perry.falcone@kingcounty.gov, 206-296-1940.

KCD Resources:

Regional Task Force Funding Principles
KCD Grant Application Policies & Procedures [Adobe, 240 KB]
KCD Application [MS Word]

Additional funding opportunities:

Example of Past Project: Restoration on Griffin Creek

King County, Washington Trout*, and the Jobs for the Environment Program* worked with three agricultural landowners along Lower Griffin Creek to restore riparian habitat and reduce flooding problems on 80 acres of farmland. Funding was provided by the Salmon Recovery Funding Board* and the King Conservation District.*


BEFORE: Eroded stream banks caused flooding and water quality problems.	AFTER: A 400 foot bank was reconstructed and more than 8,000 native plants were planted to restore this reach.

Related Information:

Snoqualmie-Skykomish Watershed

Watershed Planning for Salmon Habitat

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