Habitat recovery and protection
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife administers or assists with a number of programs to protect and preserve habitat in the state, whether responding to emergencies or proactively aiding fish and wildlife species faced with a changing environment.
Fish Passage Program
When salmon and steelhead cannot travel upstream due to stream and river barriers, populations decline. WDFW works to correct these barriers in Washington.
Climate change
Earth's climate is changing, and Washington is feeling the effects. WDFW has adopted a strategic approach to deal with threats of climate change.
Aquatic Lands Enhancement Account Volunteer Cooperative Grant Program
The ALEA Program has supported hundreds of projects that engage volunteers and benefit Washington’s fish and wildlife resources.
Priority Habitats and Species (PHS)
The Priority Habitats and Species (PHS) Program transfers fish and wildlife information from our experts to local governments, landowners, and others.
SalmonScape
This mapping tool delivers the science that helps recovery planners prioritize restoration activities offering the greatest benefit to fish.
Marine shorelines
WDFW works to protect and restore nearshore environments -- beaches, bluffs, inlets, and river deltas -- of Puget Sound and the Washington coast.
Derelict fishing gear removal project
Derelict fishing gear includes nets, lines, crab and shrimp traps or pots, and other equipment lost or abandoned in the marine environment.
Oil spill prevention and response
WDFW's Oil Spill Team is a key part of Washington's oil spill program, dedicated to rescuing oiled wildlife and protecting natural resources.
Farm Bill programs in Washington state
The federal Farm Bill delivers many benefits to fish, wildlife, and their habitats in Washington.
Find a WDFW habitat biologist
Find contact information for a WDFW habitat biologist in your area with this interactive webmap.
Chehalis Basin Strategy
The basin-wide strategy includes actions and projects designed to reduce flood-related damage while also restoring aquatic species habitat in the Chehalis River basin.