The city of Ridgefield will receive a $1.2 million grant to complete the north segment of the Gee Creek Trail.
The Federal Land Access Program Grant will fully establish and connect existing segments of the trail.
In December of 2020, Jamie Herrera Beutler, R-Battle Ground, asked the Department of Transportation to accept the city’s grant application.
“I’m pleased to have successfully helped Ridgefield secure this grant to better connect folks to the Ridgefield National Wildlife Refuge through the completion of the north Gee Creek Trail segment,” Herrera Beutler said in a prepared statement. “It’s always an honor to help return Southwest Washington taxpayer dollars to help with efforts like this that are supported by and benefit our community, and enhance the ability of more residents and visitors to enjoy this unique urban wildlife refuge.”
Ridgefield Mayor Don Stose wrote, “We are so excited to secure federal funding to complete this community asset that will connect waterfront, wildlife refuge, and neighborhoods, and we are grateful to Congresswoman Herrera Beutler for her continued support and engagement at the federal level.”
