WAC 220-16-750: "'Saltar's Point Beach Conservation Area' is defined as those tidelands owned by the Town of Steilacoom at Saltar's Point Beach located between Montgomery Street and Martin Street, and the water column above those tidelands." Effective since 9/16/2000.
An image of the entrance at the end of Montgomery Street, facing SW.
A view of the area from the entrance, facing NW.
Recreational Restrictions / Openings
Species
Status
Comments, notes...
Salmon
Closed
Trout
Closed
Bottomfish
Closed
Shellfish
Closed
Forage Fish
Closed
Unclassified
Closed
Commercial Restrictions / Openings
Species
Status
Comments, notes...
Salmon
Closed
Bottomfish
Closed
Shellfish
Closed
Forage Fish
Closed
Unclassified
Closed
Geographic Statistics
Area Type
Acres
Hectares
Intertidal
4.48
1.81
Subtidal
None
None
Total
4.48
1.81
Prominent and unique features
This site includes only the intertidal area. The substrate is fine to mixed cobble. The site was closed at the request of the City of Steilacoom, which owns the intertidal zone.
Description of fish, bird, and mammal resources at the site
The site has not been formally surveyed for organisms but anticipated organisms include intertidal bivalves, encrusting organisms, sea stars and moon snails (Polinices lewisii).
Programs in place to manage the site
Onsite management is performed by the City of Steilacoom. A sign informs beach users of the harvest and collecting prohibitions.
Issues of concern
The site does not have an active volunteer or scientific program.
