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HomeMy WebLinkAbout042023 HISTORIC $120 Million for WWRP in Capital Budget!________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ A $20 million increase from last biennium!!! 😱 <https://mcusercontent.com/0f4ebc0827fada7e62b54ea21/images/98d6c79d-62e1-4564-bc5a-b0483439daab.png> Record $120 Million for WWRP! The Capital Budget was released today and WOW, it had an amazing highlight for the Coalition! A huge $20 million increase to WWRP from the last biennium's funding level-- that's $120 million for the WWRP this year! We are overjoyed and thankful to the legislature and budget writers for their emphasis on outdoor recreation. The public has showed how much recreation and conservation projects matter in our state and this sentiment carried through in this budget! <https://mcusercontent.com/0f4ebc0827fada7e62b54ea21/_compresseds/52da63d2-b9d0-3e53-f345-4b0b21775032.jpg> Funding projects like... * Pictured above, an acquisition of Bighorn Ridge, a rare opportunity to acquire over 134 acres of land to expand outdoor recreation access, preserve threatened habitats and provide critical trail linkages to a growing and underserved part of the Wenatchee valley. * Development of a public Skatepark and Pump Track in the heart of town at Druzianich Park in the City of Westport.The facility, designed by Grindline Skateparks Inc, will challenge individuals of all skill levels using wheeled recreational devices.This facility will be the first of its kind in the rural coastal community of Westport, filling a need for an outdoor space where the children of our community can enjoy activities such as skateboarding, rollerblading, biking, and scooters. Read More in Our Press Release Here! <https://wildliferecreation.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f4ebc0827fada7e62b54ea21&id=c848ba7581&e=8c3506b728> <https://wildliferecreation.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f4ebc0827fada7e62b54ea21&id=1a3da81485&e=8c3506b728> Want to go more in depth? Visit the link to the full Capital Budget by clicking on the picture! <https://wildliferecreation.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f4ebc0827fada7e62b54ea21&id=b68ce8e813&e=8c3506b728> <https://wildliferecreation.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f4ebc0827fada7e62b54ea21&id=e976f620c5&e=8c3506b728> <https://wildliferecreation.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f4ebc0827fada7e62b54ea21&id=14947195f0&e=8c3506b728> <https://wildliferecreation.us9.list-manage.com/track/click?u=0f4ebc0827fada7e62b54ea21&id=020ba59ffe&e=8c3506b728> Copyright © 2023 Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you have subscribed to Coalition emails or are a member of one of our partner organizations. Our mailing address is: Washington Wildlife and Recreation Coalition 6716 East Side Drive NE #1-302 Tacoma, WA 98422 Add us to your address book <https://wildliferecreation.us9.list-manage.com/vcard?u=0f4ebc0827fada7e62b54ea21&id=80aaf533ed> Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences <https://wildliferecreation.us9.list-manage.com/profile?u=0f4ebc0827fada7e62b54ea21&id=80aaf533ed&e=8c3506b728&c=b878291219> or unsubscribe from this list <https://wildliferecreation.us9.list-manage.com/unsubscribe?u=0f4ebc0827fada7e62b54ea21&id=80aaf533ed&e=8c3506b728&c=b878291219> . <http://www.mailchimp.com/email-referral/?utm_source=freemium_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=referral_marketing&aid=0f4ebc0827fada7e62b54ea21&afl=1> <https://wildliferecreation.us9.list-manage.com/track/open.php?u=0f4ebc0827fada7e62b54ea21&id=b878291219&e=8c3506b728>