Washington Shrubsteppe Restoration & Resiliency Initiative (WSRRI)
Program Summary / Purpose
The Washington Shrubsteppe Restoration and Resiliency Initiative (WSRRI) was established in 2021 to restore and protect shrubsteppe in the Columbia Plateau of Eastern Washington amid the threat of wildland fires. The WSRRI program provides resources and funding for post-fire recovery, habitat restoration, and wildlife-friendly fencing (including virtual fence).
Eligible Applicants
WSRRI is a collaborative and all lands/entities are eligible
Funding Type
Competitive / Round-Based
Award Limits & Caps
Wildlife‑friendly fence and habitat restoration: no per‑landowner or per‑project cap; cost‑share percentages set by project type. Deferred grazing: reimbursement up to 75% of eligible emergency hay and/or pasture rental costs, up to a maximum set each cycle by the steering committee.
Match Requirement
Restoration/fencing: cost‑share (100%) Deferred grazing: 75% reimbursement program (producer covers remaining 25% or non‑eligible costs).
Application Window
Open Date:
Continous while funds remain
Close Date:
Habitat Restoration applications: due June 30
Expected Review Period
Applications are reviewed and ranked after each deadline.
Expected Award Timing
Awards are made following each review while funds remain; districts are formally notified of awards by SCC fiscal staff after steering committee approval.
Expected Contract Start / Project Start
Work must start within 120 days of award.
Current Status
Field currently linked to Toggle - do we need a text field here?If so, we need to manually add notes from Excel sheet.
Contact
Allisa Carlsonacarlson@scc.wa.gov
Washington Shrubsteppe Restoration & Resiliency Initiative (WSRRI)
Status:
Program Contact:
Allisa Carlsonacarlson@scc.wa.gov
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