The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife is providing $30,000 in funding through its Watchable Wildlife Grant program to support public wildlife viewing projects. "The Watchable Wildlife Grant is an exciting and competitive opportunity supporting projects that introduce Washingtonians to the joy of wildlife viewing," said Kelsey Hansen, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife's watchable wildlife coordinator.
This year’s grants were awarded to the Salish Sea School, Cascadia Conservation District, Kittitas Environmental Education Network, and Puget Sound Estuarium, covering Anacortes, Wenatchee, Ellensburg, and Olympia. Hansen added, "Wildlife viewing can be a great way to inspire people from all walks of life to care about nature," with a focus on projects involving underserved and marginalized communities, according to the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
Funding for these wildlife projects comes from sales of Washington’s Wild on Washington: Bald Eagle license plates. A new round of grant applications will open in Spring 2027. More information on the projects and wildlife viewing opportunities is available on the WDFW wildlife viewing webpage. The department also provides information in accessible formats or languages as stated in their release, as reported by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.
