Habitat recovery and protection

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Excavators breach a dike as part of Fir Island restoration project
Photo by WDFW
A dike is breached as part of a salmon habitat restoration project on Fir Island.

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.