Walla Walla Basin Watershed Council
$24,600  Blue Mountains, Columbia Plateau Ecoregions  Addresses drought

The WWBWC implements on-the-ground river restoration and supporting activities such as stream flow improvements via irrigation efficiency projects, fish passage and habitat projects, as well as significant monitoring and scientific data analysis in support of collaborative basin projects with partners. Our Outreach and Environmental Education Program provides hands- on experience based environmental education and recreation opportunities for all ages. This grant proposal aims to annually serve approximately 400 students and over 100 other community members of Milton- Freewater and surrounding areas. The program is designed to grow audience awareness and understanding of restoration efforts along with the need for these projects, resulting in the development and advancement of restoration projects. A collection of engagement activities including an assemblage of youth environmental education projects as well as other community engagements such as an open house, volunteer planting, river cleanup, presentations and other community events as well as direct landowner engagement and social media are used to further the mission of the WWBWC to enhance, restore and protect native populations and habitats.