Clinic Project Proposal: Moses Coulee, WA

DESCRIPTION

The shrub steppe of the Columbia Plateau Ecoregion is a distinct type of arid western shrublands. With more precipitation than the Great Basin, the region's shrub steppe supports extensive perennial grass cover and rich species diversity. The planning area of this region, the Moses Coulee Conservation Area, has one of the largest contiguous areas of shrub steppe habitat remaining in the Washington State. In general, this habitat is highly susceptible to disturbance and has been significantly converted to agricultural and other land uses. The result is a complex matrix of intact shrub steppe and developed lands, requiring complex conservation strategies and strong partnerships with public and private landowners. The goal of the original Moses Coulee CAP was to guide shrub steppe conservation efforts for both TNC and partners in the area. The plan was completed in 2001 and updated in 2006 with new information. Integrating climate change into the CAP hasa been identified as a priority.

CREATION DATE	April 13, 2009
LAST MODIFIED	April 13, 2009
CREATED BY	Kristin Richards Betz
KEYWORDS	Moses Coulee, WA; Climate Clinic; project proposal; Grasslands and Drylands
DOCUMENT PURPOSE	Site Profiles
PUBLICATION YEAR	No Publication Year
LICENSE	Attribution Non-Commercial