Land Use

Grant PUD has managed the lands of the Priest Rapids Project under the Priest Rapids / Wanapum Land Use Plan since its development and adoption in 1992.  Specific goals include:

• Protect natural resources and minimize the degradation of natural resources when protection cannot be afforded
  
  
• Allow the public access, to Project waters and adjacent lands (to a reasonable extent)
  
  
• Allow safe public access to the lands and waters of the Project
  
  
• Preserve and protect lands that are suitable for future public recreation development and use
  
  
• Protect the scenic quality of the river and its surrounding landscape
  
  
• Preserve and protect archaeological and historical sites and traditional cultural properties within the Project
  
  
• Enhance compatibility among land uses through sound management practices, along with efforts to maintain communication and coordination with regulatory and land management agencies
  
  
• Comply with laws and regulations of entities having jurisdiction over Grant PUD’s activities