Estuary restoration projects on WDFW lands
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) manages more than 1 million acres of land for conservation of fish and wildlife and recreation opportunities for Washington residents. Learn about current ongoing estuary restoration projects on WDFW wildlife areas and water access areas around Puget Sound.
Leque Island restoration project
WDFW and partners removed 2.4 miles of levee on the Leque Island Unit of the Skagit Wildlife Area to restore 250 acres of tidal marsh habitat in the Stillaguamish River watershed.
Duckabush estuary restoration project
This proposed project on the Duckabush Unit of the North Olympic Wildlife Area would reconnect the Duckabush River to a floodplain and wetlands by modifying local roads.
Skagit Wildlife Area Island Unit
WDFW is moving forward with a project at the Skagit Wildlife Area to restore critical estuary habitat for struggling salmon populations.
Snohomish Estuary Project Prioritization
WDFW is setting priorities and building momentum for future restoration in the Snohomish River estuary. This project will assess feasibility and recommend how and where to advance ecosystem restoration on three properties located in historic tidal wetlands.