Puget Sound nearshore and estuary conservation
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) works to restore, conserve, and protect habitat throughout the Puget Sound nearshore ecosystem through a variety of programs and partnerships. From leading projects on WDFW wildlife areas to providing incentives for shoreline landowners, WDFW provides technical expertise, project assistance, and funding opportunities to support and restore Puget Sound nearshore and estuarine habitats.
Estuarine habitat on Spencer Island.
Current restoration projects on WDFW wildlife areas
WDFW manages nearly 1 million acres of land for recreation and conservation. Several estuary restoration projects are ongoing at wildlife areas on Puget Sound.
What we do
Learn about the programs and initiatives WDFW utilizes to conserve and restore habitat in the Puget Sound nearshore.