EVERETT — Snohomish County recreation and conservation projects earned a portion of $67 million in grants from the Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office, a press release said.
One hundred and five total projects from across the state received money to develop parks, renovate recreational facilities and preserve wildlife habitats, the release said. In Snohomish County, four projects received more than $3 million total.
“This investment in our communities is critical,” said Megan Duffy, director of the Recreation and Conservation Office. “It provides more spaces for people to enjoy the outdoors and helps protect the natural environments that make our state unique.”
The Darrington School District received $834,228 to upgrade lighting at the Darrington High School multi-purpose field used primarily for football and baseball, a report from the Recreation and Conservation Office said. The grant is from the Community Outdoor Athletic Facilities program.
Lake Stevens received $350,845 to develop part of Eagle Ridge Park northwest of the lake. The city will install an amphitheater, outdoor classroom and nature-themed playground in the 27.9-acre park, the report said. Restrooms, parking, walkways, lighting, landscaping and interpretive learning will also be added.
The money will also be used to preserve the park’s wetlands, home to protected areas including eagle habitats and mature forests, the report said. The grant is from the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program.
Mountlake Terrace received $326,500 to add lighting to a playfield in the Evergreen Playfield Complex, the report says. The field is used primarily for youth baseball, softball and soccer. The grant is from the Youth Athletic Facilities program.
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife received $1.5 million to build a raised boardwalk along Union Slough just north of Everett, located within the Snoqualmie Wildlife Area, the report said. The project will improve walking, wildlife viewing and bird watching with a leveled and widened trail.
The grant is also from the Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program, the report said.
Taylor Scott Richmond: 425-339-3046; taylor.richmond@heraldnet.com; X: @BTayOkay
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