Conservation without politics

For 25 years the Washington Wildlife and Recreation grant program has been a model, envied across the nation for its impact, its popularity, effectiveness and for the local enthusiasm it generates for conservation and parks.

Much of this success stems from its objectivity and fairness. Proposed projects are evaluated and ranked by set criteria, independently administered and followed without deviation. Projects are scored on their impact, scope, feasibility, local matching support, urgency and timeliness and many other factors. By law, projects are funded according to rank. High-scoring projects are likely to be funded, low scorers are not. All projects are judged in the same way. Nothing depends on political connections.

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