South Bend High School World Class Scholars were recent guests at the Kiwanis of South Bend meeting. In the front from left are Kessa Wilson, Jenna Dokter, and Matt Lewis. In back from left are Jennifer Frank, Emily Seaman, Kathryn Staats, Keilani Collins

South Bend High School World Class Scholars were recent guests at the Kiwanis of South Bend meeting. In the front from left are Kessa Wilson, Jenna Dokter, and Matt Lewis. In back from left are Jennifer Frank, Emily Seaman, Kathryn Staats, Keilani Collins, Angel Diaz, Dennis Johnson, and Makenzie Russell.

South Bend resident Jerry Bowman snapped this pic after the recent snow storm. Bowman said he is a collector of old signs and has this one on his property. If you're passing through South Bend, don't forget to stop in one of the fine restaurants or shops.

Coll sweatshirt

Cool sweatshirt

Hello there

Hello there

This is fun!

Fun on the float

Nice trophy

Waving the flag

Pete Carroll

Head coach Pete Carroll

From left is the South Bend High School Basketball Homecoming Court: Princess Carla Meliton, Escort Tristan Hansen, Princess Kessa Wilson, Escort Camden Olgivie, Queen Emily Sanchez, King Albert Giacoma, Princess Krystal Johnson, Escort Ryan Overstake.

From left is the South Bend High School Basketball Homecoming Court: Princess Carla Meliton, Escort Tristan Hansen, Princess Kessa Wilson, Escort Camden Olgivie, Queen Emily Sanchez, King Albert Giacoma, Princess Krystal Johnson, Escort Ryan Overstake.

From left are Brent Dennis and Randy Dennis of the Dennis Company, and WHMA Manager Bonnie Ryan.

From left are Brent Dennis and Randy Dennis of the Dennis Company, and WHMA Manager Bonnie Ryan. It is with gratitude and pride that the Willapa Harbor Ministerial Association Food Bank issued the Second Annual Donor of the Year award to The Dennis Company. The exterior of our building was painted before the bad weather came as a result of their donation of several cans of quality exterior paint. Both Randy and Brent Dennis also donated financially in a way that exceeded our expectations. A sincere thank you to The Dennis Company and it’s owners from the volunteers at the WHMA Food Bank for well-deserved recognition.

Kessa Wilson (SBHS) Allison Larew (WVHS) Emily Seaman (SBHS) and Chris Jewell (SBHS) were selected from over 500 nominations from various sized Pacific Northwest High Schools to play in the Pacific Lutheran University Northwest High School Honor Band Janu

Kessa Wilson (SBHS) Allison Larew (WVHS) Emily Seaman (SBHS) and Chris Jewell (SBHS) were selected from over 500 nominations from various sized Pacific Northwest High Schools to play in the Pacific Lutheran University Northwest High School Honor Band January 10th and 11th. It was a glorious weekend of learning from top college conductors, meeting new friends and experiencing music in a large, advanced band setting.

Whether you play Chinese Mahjongg or the American version, enjoy a day of strategy, fun, and laughter. Join us at the Willapa Valley Grange January 25th at 290 Camp One Road in Raymond from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your favorite snacks and beverage (no alc

Whether you play Chinese Mahjongg or the American version, enjoy a day of strategy, fun, and laughter. Join us at the Willapa Valley Grange January 25^th at 290 Camp One Road in Raymond from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Bring your favorite snacks and beverage (no alcohol). Coffee and tea provided. Show off your sets and favorite Mahjongg collectibles. Please RSVP to 942-8663.

Character education is an important part of Raymond Elementary School. As part of our commitment to stress the values taught through Character Education, the staff recognizes a student from every class each month that exemplifies that month's highlighted

Character education is an important part of Raymond Elementary School. As part of our commitment to stress the values taught through Character Education, the staff recognizes a student from every class each month that exemplifies that month's highlighted character trait. This recognition includes the students’ pictures being posted on our Character Wall along with a special lunch at Slater's Diner. Congratulations to the following students for being selected in November for Responsibility: (Front L-R) Alexis, Reid, Bianca, Hezekiah, Genevieve, Kassie, and Alia; (Back L-R) Yasmin, Callie, Elizabeth, Tegan, Kyndal, Dana and Berkley.

This couple Kevin Brown and Karan Browne stopped in Raymond last Tuesday (Nov. 5). They are from England and left their home in 2010 and are doing an around the world trip. They have been to Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and then arrived in Vancouver BC

This couple Kevin Brown and Karan Browne stopped in Raymond last Tuesday (Nov. 5). They are from England and left their home in 2010 and are doing an around the world trip. They have been to Japan, Australia, New Zealand, and then arrived in Vancouver BC a few weeks ago and then went to Alaska for a while and now are on their way down the coast and will end their journey in South America. They think they will be back home in about six months. They are living off savings. They stopped in our town because they loved all the statues and thought they were neat.

Students in Dave Ege’s ninth grade General Science class at Willapa Valley High School constructed “Mousetrap” powered cars as part of a physics unit. Students submitted a design proposal, constructed and tested their design and followed up with an

Students in Dave Ege’s ninth grade General Science class at Willapa Valley High School constructed “Mousetrap” powered cars as part of a physics unit. Students submitted a design proposal, constructed and tested their design and followed up with an explanation on how Newton’s Three Laws of Physics apply to their car.

Tombstone Shirts

The Willapa Harbor Herald proudly salutes Tombstone Shirts as our Good Sports of the Week for their

The Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology) was awarded $2.2 million in grant funding by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to support three critical coastal wetland projects in Washington state. Washington was one of 12 states and Puerto Rico to receive funding under the National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Program.

SOUTH BEND – Robert de Groot, Ph.D. of the Southern California Earthquake Center (SCEC), will lead a discussion with students, faculty, and staff about his recent work during February 18-21, installing Quake-Catcher Network (QCN) sensors  in Pacific County schools, museums, and other locations.

For the week of July 13 - July 19

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when

when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

OLYMPIA – County unemployment rates and employment data for May 2013 were released this morning and are posted online at www.esd.wa.gov/employmentdata; click “Statewide and county detail” in the “Current unemployment rate” box.

For the week of Sat., June 22 – Fri., June 28

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

For the week of: Saturday, June 15 - Friday, June 21

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

For the week of: Saturday, May 25 - Friday, June 1

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

For the week of Saturday, May 18 - Friday, May 24

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Southwest Washington. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

For the week of Saturday, April 13-Friday, April 19

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Southwest Washington. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

For the week  through Friday, April 5

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

For the week through Friday, March 22

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists

For the week through Friday, March 15

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

CONSTRUCTION: US 101 - Bone River Bridge Replacement (mileposts 41.70 to 45.

For the week through Friday, March 8

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

AmeriCorps Member Leanna Reuss, in coordination with the Pacific County Emergency Management Agency (PCEMA) and the City of Long Beach, is recruiting volunteers in an ongoing effort to assist in cleaning Pacific County beaches of tsunami and other marine debris.

For the week through February 8

The following Washington State Department of Transportation construction and maintenance projects are expected to have some travel impacts within Pacific County. Motorists are encouraged to use caution when traveling in these areas and remember to " give 'em a brake " in construction zones.

CONSTRUCTION: US 101 - Bone River Bridge Replacement (mileposts 41.70 to 45.32

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Driver arrested for reckless driving after doing "donuts."

Peityn Sophia Rask

The Coast Guard rescued three people aboard a vessel taking on water near Grays Harbor last Tuesday (Feb. 26).

Coast Guard Sector

Moana and Keola Beamer

By ANN MERGENS

You are cordially invited to celebrate the treasures of Hawaiian culture on Sunday, March 30^th, starting at 2 p.m. at the historic Raymond Theatre, 323 Third Street. The program will feature the vocals, dance, and music of the Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar of Keola and Moana Beamer. So take a break from stress and experience the sounds of this remarkable duo.

Patrick Lamb to perform Sunday.

By VIVIAN EDERSHEIM

Things happened, and Sunday Afternoon Live’s scheduled performer asked to cancel his appearance for Feb. 23 at 2 p.m.

That’s the bad news.

The Grays Harbor Musicale is this Saturday at the Aberdeen Presbyterian Church on Fourth and Broadway at 7 p.m.

The Elma Chamber of Commerce is hosting the Seventh Annual Elma Chamber Wine & Seafood Festival, January 18, just outside Elma, at Satsop Business Park, 100 Technology Way.

Tickets for the United Way of Grays Harbor and Pacific Counties Annual Gala on Saturday, January 25th at the Quinault Beach Resort and Casino are on sale at the United Way office. Tickets can be obtained by calling the United Way office at 532-6260.

Usually Finns are considered hard-working and serious folks. But Finns can have fun! Those who enjoy, or are involved, in Finnish culture can enjoy mingling among Finns and will find interesting activities at the Raymond Theatre on Dec. 27 beginning at 1 p.m.

The Willapa Harbor Chorale will lift their voices in celebration of the Christmas season during their 42^nd annual Christmas

Harbors Home Health & Hospice invites beach community members to help us honor the memory of loved ones

Growing Together Community Gardens is presenting a free screening of the documentary A Place at the Table on Sunday, November 24, at 2 p.m. at the Raymond Theatre.

This is the last weekend to see the Willapa Players play, “Death by Design,” by Rob Urbinati! The play continues at the Hannan Playhouse, 518 Eighth St., in Raymond, this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Walter Pearce, the conservative politician (pla

This is the last weekend to see the Willapa Players play, “Death by Design,” by Rob Urbinati! The play continues at the Hannan Playhouse, 518 Eighth St., in Raymond, this Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Walter Pearce, the conservative politician (played by Dave Lund), while attempting to seduce Sorel Bennett (played by Linda Anderson), whispers tenderly in her ear. Tickets are $10 for general admission and $8 for seniors (over 65) and students (up through college); they are available at South Bend Pharmacy, Everyone’s Video and More, and at the door.

Diane Lines will perform sunday at the theatre.

4^th anniversary of theatre's grand piano

By VIVIAN EDERSHEIM

Canadian performer Diane Lines will present “JUMP!”, a celebration of forgotten music, to the stage in Raymond Sunday, Nov. 17. The Sunday Afternoon Live performance begins at 2 p.m. at the historic Raymond Theatre, 323 Third St. Tickets are $12 in advance at Sagen's, South Bend Pharmacy and at the theater, or $15 at the door.

Quinault Beach Resort & Casino in Ocean Shores is inviting all veterans

Photo courtesy Willapa Players The Willapa Players play, “Death by Design,” by Rob Urbinati opens Friday, Nov. 8, at the Hannan Playhouse, 518 Eighth St. in Raymond. In one scene Bridgit the sassy Irish maid, played by Heidi Stonebraker (right) help

The Willapa Players’ latest production, “Death by Design,” written by Rob Urbinati, is a new play, copyrighted in 2013. It’s one and only production was at the Houston Family Arts Center in Houston, Texas September 2011. The Willapa Players discovered this play and their production opens 7:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8, at the Hannan Playhouse on 8^th Street in Raymond.

Photo Courtesy Lucky Eagle Dave Mahoney (third from left) of Tacoma proposed to his girlfriend, Starlett, at the Lonestar concert on October 4 at the Lucky Eagle Casino in Rochester. The band surrounds the couple.

Dream Proposal

contest online

ROCHESTER –– Dave Mahoney from Tacoma, stole the show during the Oct. 4 Lonestar concert at Lucky Eagle Casino & Hotel in Rochester when he surprised his girlfriend Starlett by taking the microphone and proposing marriage. She said yes and the couple was serenaded by the group’s smash hit “Amazed.”

Featured at this annual event will be a traditional outdoor European 9-pinBowling Tournament that kicks off at 9 a.m. First perfect score of 27 wins $500! Bowling will continue until 8 p.m.

More than 120 items

GHC Riverview Education Center in Raymond will be hosting a Harvest Festival on Saturday, Sept. 28, form 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. 

The Pacific County Senior Center is hosting Squashtoberfest October 12 from 10-4.

GHC Riverview Education Center

Sunday Afternoon Live will open Season 11 early to accommodate school schedules for members of Everything Fitz, a lively, high-steppin’ dance and fiddlin’ Fitzgerald Family troupe from Canada who last captivated local audience members in 2008.

Photo by Jerry Gould This “Chipmunk” was flown by one of the visiting pilot’s from last year’s fly-in at the Willapa Harbor Airport. The Chipmunk was the primary trainer used by the Canadian military. Today they’re popular among civilian pilots

The Fourth Annual Willapa Harbor Oyster

The Northwest Carriage Museum invites you to the Fifth Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday, September 28th from 5-8 p.m.

The Fourth Annual Willapa Harbor Oyster Feed and Fly-in is slated for Saturday, Sept. 21.

Friday

Raymond High School

Quilt Show

The Labor Day Committee will be hosting a BBQ cook-off on Saturday, August 31. Contestants will be grilling meats selected by the committee and a panel of judges as well as a peoples choice system will choose winners.

The Willapa Valley Grange #527 will be holding a community event entitled Family Square Dance & Game Night at the Grange.  The fun takes place at the Grange Hall, located at 290 Camp One Road in Raymond on Saturday, August 10.

Photo by Vivian Edersheim Becky Coburn stitches on a raffle quilt which will be displayed at the 2013 Willapa Harbor Quilters’ annual show, Aug. 2-3, at Raymond High School. The event is free and open to the public.

By VIVIAN EDERSHEIM

Quilts, vendors and even sewing machine repair will be available at this year’s annual Willapa Harbor Quilters’ annual show. The event takes place Aug. 2-3 at Raymond High School. Hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Entry is free and open to the public.

50 Years of Schwingen!

The first LPSS Schwingfest was held in 1964 and the Swiss are still Schwingen in Frances, today!

The Labor Day Committee is hosting Sand Bucket Bingo Friday, July 12, 6 p.m., at the Community Center in South Bend. There will be 20 games and the prizes are sand buckets full of fun summer toys. The cost is $7.50 to play three cards all night long.

50 Years of Schwingen!

The first LPSS Schwingfest was held in 1964 and the Swiss are still Schwingen in Frances today! The celebration runs July 5-7 at the Swiss Hall. As always, contestants from the entire West Coast will compete and a large turnout is expected this year, so stop in and cheer for the local boys. Thanks to some generous donations, the LPSS will be awarding a first place prize of $1,000. There will also be awards of a 50th anniversary t-shirt, and additional prize money to all participating wrestlers.

The Willapa Seaport Museum will host a public dedication of the FV Vansee wheelhouse tonight at 6:30. Museum Director Pete Darrah is inviting the public to bring their family and friends to come on in and see three new exhibits, take a chance to win a unique Norwegian hardanger (an intricate form of embroidery) table runner that was donated by fabric artist Virginia Wallace, and also listen to some live music.

By ANN MERGENS

Hank Cramer is known for his booming bass voice, and his powerful vibes will close out Sunday Afternoon Live’s Season Ten anniversary series at the historic Raymond Theatre on Father’s Day, June 16^th.

The Grays Harbor College Riverview Education Center in Raymond will host its second annual Summer Expo on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. There will be a plant sale, food, live music, arts and crafts, demonstrations, and various informational booths.

The Willapa Harbor Chorale will present Broadway on the Willapa for its annual spring concert this Sunday at 7 p.m. at the historic Raymond Theatre.

By ANN MERGENS

We tend to think of a harpist as a delicate 5’2” attired in flowing chiffon. At 6’2”,  Bronn Journey isn’t your typical harpist. He has been called the Victor Borge of the harp and takes a  humorous approach to an instrument most people think of as a  seriously classical one. Katherine, his lovely wife of the glorious voice, has often been compared to Sarah Brightman. Together they put on delightful performance.

Opal's Million Dollar Duck, a production of the Willapa Players, opens at the Hannan Playhouse in Raymond this Friday at 7:30 p.m.

The Willapa Heritage Foundation proudly announces their 18th annual art auction Saturday, February 9. The foundation sponsors this “Hearts for the Arts” auction to help support artists, art projects, scholarships, and performances in our area.

Get ready, get set, go — The Alley Cats are on the prowl. They’ll bring their tight harmonies and unbelievable a cappella energy to the historic Raymond Theatre this Sunday at 2 p.m.  

From time to time the Willapa Harbor Herald will take a Glance at the Past to see what we were doing and how we did it.

Many changes have gone on through Pacific County to include the look and feel newspapers. Here are some excerpts of where we were and what you were doing…

Ad from a Nov. 1913 Raymond Herald.

From time to time the Willapa Harbor Herald will take a Glance at the Past to see what we were doing and how we did it.

Many changes have gone on through Pacific County to include the look and feel newspapers. Here are some excerpts of where we were and what you were doing…

Ad for the Raymond Steam Laundry and City Dye Works as it appeared in a 1913 Raymond Herald.

From time to time the Willapa Harbor Herald will take a Glance at the Past to see what we were doing and how we did it.

Many changes have gone on through Pacific County to include the look and feel newspapers. Here are some excerpts of where we were and what you were doing…

100 years ago

From the Raymond Herald – a Semi-Weekly publication

Oct. 28, 1913

Thirty Years Ago...

North Pacific County was blessed with its very first formally trained paramedics. Steve Probasco and Howard Huber of the Raymond Fire Department completed the nine-month extensive training at Clark College of Vancouver, Wa. On June 9th, 1983. Of the 30 students that began the class,

WEDNESDAY

Yoga at DSHS

Yoga meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the DSHS building in South Bend. Two types of Yoga are offered, including Chair Yoga (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Beginner Plus (10:45 am-noon) and Restorative Yoga is offered on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (please call). Fee by donation. For more info call Tara Jaffe (934-5630).

WEDNESDAY

Yoga at DSHS

Yoga meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the DSHS building in South Bend. Two types of Yoga are offered, including Chair Yoga (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Beginner Plus (10:45 am-noon) and Restorative Yoga is offered on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (please call). Fee by donation. For more info call Tara Jaffe (934-5630).

Harbor Happenings

WEDNESDAY

Yoga at DSHS

Yoga meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the DSHS building in South Bend. Two types of Yoga are offered, including Chair Yoga (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Beginner Plus (10:45 am-noon) and Restorative Yoga is offered on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (please call). Fee by donation. For more info call Tara Jaffe (934-5630).

Harbor Happenings

WEDNESDAY

Yoga at DSHS

Yoga meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the DSHS building in South Bend. Two types of Yoga are offered, including Chair Yoga (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Beginner Plus (10:45 am-noon) and Restorative Yoga is offered on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (please call). Fee by donation. For more info call Tara Jaffe (934-5630).

Harbor Happenings

WEDNESDAY

Helping Harbor Helping Hands

Willapa Harbor Helping Hands is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and conducts meetings on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. Willapa Harbor Helping Hand is a local non-profit organization serving and helping support residents currently undergoing treatment for cancer. For more information, call 875-5550. The office is located in the LeMaster Building at 500 Robert Bush Dr., South Bend.

Lewis-Pacific Swiss

Society Board

The Lewis-Pacific Swiss Society Board of Directors to meet at the Swiss Hall every second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m. Members are welcome to attend.

Grief Support Group

A Harbors Home Health & Hospice facilitated Grief Support Group will meet every Wednesday from 3-4 p.m. at the Raymond Timberland Library. For more information call 800-772-1319.

Harbor Happenings
WEDNESDAY
Yoga at DSHS
Yoga meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the DSHS building in South Bend. Two types of Yoga are offered, including Chair Yoga (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Beginner Plus (10:45 am-noon) and Restorative Yoga is offered

Harbor Happenings

WEDNESDAY

Yoga at DSHS

Yoga meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the DSHS building in South Bend. Two types of Yoga are offered, including Chair Yoga (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Beginner Plus (10:45 am-noon) and Restorative Yoga is offered on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (please call). Fee by donation. For more info call Tara Jaffe (934-5630).

WEDNESDAY

Yoga at DSHS

Yoga meets Monday, Wednesday and Friday at the DSHS building in South Bend. Two types of Yoga are offered, including Chair Yoga (9:30-10:30 a.m.), Beginner Plus (10:45 am-noon) and Restorative Yoga is offered on Tuesdays from 10:30-11:30 a.m. (please call). Fee by donation. For more info call Tara Jaffe (934-5630).

WEDNESDAY

Helping Harbor Helping Hands

Willapa Harbor Helping Hands is open Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and conducts meetings on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 p.m. The public is welcome. Willapa Harbor Helping Hand is a local non-profit organization serving and helping support residents currently undergoing treatment for cancer. For more information, call 875-5550. The office is located in the LeMaster Building at 500 Robert Bush Dr., South Bend.

American Legion Potluck

The statewide taxable retail sales for the first quarter of 2013 (January 1 – March 31) were up 8.0 percent to $26 billion

Washington’s average annual wage grew by 3.4 percent in 2012, to $51,595, surpassing $50,000 for the first time, according to the state Employment Security Department.

The Washington State Liquor Control Board (WSLCB) today opened rulemaking to address consumption of marijuana in liquor-licensed establishments.

Program helps small landowners pay costs of removing salmon barriers from streams on forestland

OLYMPIA – Hundreds of private owners of forestland who want to do their part for salmon recovery may be eligible for more help than they imagined was available.

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe announced $20 million in grants to 24 critical coastal wetland projects in 13 states and territories to conserve and restore coastal wetlands and their fish and wildlife habitat. An additional $21.3 million in matching funds will be provided by partner contributions from state and local governments, private landowners and conservation groups through the 2013 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Program. The announcement includes eight grants in six Washington counties worth more than $7.5 million.

AMERICA’S GREAT OUTDOORS:

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Announces $20 Million in Grants to Conserve Coastal Wetlands

$7.5 Million in Six Washington Counties

Today, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Director Dan Ashe announced $20 million in grants to 24 critical coastal wetland projects in 13 states and territories to conserve and restore coastal wetlands and their fish and wildlife habitat.  An additional $21.3 million in matching funds will be provided by partner contributions from state and local governments, private landowners and conservation groups through the 2013 National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants Program. The announcement includes eight grants in six Washington counties worth more than $7.5 million.