Sage-grouse Local Working Group Locator

Southcentral WA Shrub-Steppe and Rangeland Partnership Local Working Group, Washington
Sage-grouse Species:
Greater
Sage-grouse
Greater sage-grouse
Photo by:
  Christopher Watkins
Local Conservation Plan:
Southcentral WA Shrub-Steppe & Rangeland Partnership (see WA State Plan) (May 2004) Local Contacts:
Michael Livingston
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
District Wildlife Biologist
(509) 545-2201

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This page shows where the local working group occurs within the state or province. Details about local planning efforts, the conservation plan, and points of contact are provided. Other documents relevant to this group are also included at the bottom of the page. The overview section has information about the total area within the local working group boundary, the breakdown of land ownership, and some environmental characteristics for this area. Below are minutes from previous local working group meetings. If you have minutes to post, please contact us and we will provide that information.

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Location of the Local Working Group within Washington
Image of LWG location in state.
Conservation Planning Efforts
Lead Agency:
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife
Year formed:
2005
Current Activity:
Meeting, Implementing Projects
Meeting Schedule:
2-4x/year
Website(s):
Click here to visit this group's website


Overview of the Southcentral WA Shrub-Steppe and Rangeland Partnership Local Working Group Area
Total Area: 2,379,444 acres (962,931 ha.)
Stewardship:
Steward Area % of Total Area
Bureau of Indian Affairs:   416,936 acres (168,800 ha.)   18%
Bureau of Land Management:   87,191 acres (35,300 ha.)   4%
Bureau of Reclamation:   85,709 acres (34,700 ha.)   4%
Department of Defense:   265,031 acres (107,300 ha.)   11%
Department of Energy:   181,545 acres (73,500 ha.)   8%
Local:   494 acres (200 ha.)   <1%
Miscellaneous Federal Entities:   247 acres (100 ha.)   <1%
Private ownership:   857,584 acres (347,200 ha.)   36%
State:   259,597 acres (105,100 ha.)   11%
Unknown:   5,681 acres (2,300 ha.)   <1%
Elevation:
  Min Max
Feet (meters): 348 (106) 4455 (1358)
Climate:
  Summer Winter
Temperature (F): 50 - 78 22 - 36
Precipitation (inches): 0.2 - 0.9 0.7 - 4.4
(30-yr averages, 1971 - 2000)
Floristic Provinces: Read more about Floristic Provinces...
Province name Area % of Total Area
Columbia Basin:   2,378,363 acres (9,629 ha.)   100%

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