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Scatter Creek Wildlife Area
The Scatter Creek Wildlife Area is a multi-unit protected area and wildlife preserve in southern Thurston County, Washington. Covering seven units, the area is owned and managed by the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) in cooperation with county government and volunteer organizations. History Grassland and prairie units of the Scatter Creek Wildlife area were formed by retreating glaciers approximately 15,000 years ago. The glacial till helped create a fertile ecosystem which allowed the migration of animal, insect, and plant species into the areas. Indigenous people in the region used the prairies for sustenance and medicinal needs, harvesting a variety of wildflowers or hunting wild game. Native Americans used fire to allow the prairies to remain as open grassland. Approximately 2% of the original prairie footprint remains with most restoration and conservation efforts undertaken by local volunteer groups in collaboration with environmental scientists. Units Bl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Washington (state)
Washington, officially the State of Washington, is a U.S. state, state in the Pacific Northwest region of the United States. It is often referred to as Washington State to distinguish it from Washington, D.C., the national capital, both named after George Washington (the first President of the United States, U.S. president). Washington borders the Pacific Ocean to the west, Oregon to the south, Idaho to the east, and shares Canada–United States border, an international border with the Provinces and territories of Canada, Canadian province of British Columbia to the north. Olympia, Washington, Olympia is the List of capitals in the United States, state capital, and the most populous city is Seattle. Washington is the List of U.S. states and territories by area, 18th-largest state, with an area of , and the List of U.S. states and territories by population, 13th-most populous state, with a population of just less than 8 million. The majority of Washington's residents live ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
