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 utilizes operating funds for fire recovery and shrubsteppe restoration, as well as capital funding for wildlife-friendly fencing in prioritized areas.
A Yeah steering committee made up of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), the Department of Natural Resources (DNR), and the Washington State Conservation Commission (SCC) makes decisions on how to utilize this funding to benefit wildlife by restoring shrubsteppe habitat and supporting working lands in the Columbia Plateau. Shana Joy represents SCC on the steering committee, and Allisa Carlson serves as the alternate.
To learn more about WSRRI, visit WDFW’s Shrubsteppe Fire Preparedness, Response, and Restoration webpage.
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