Lakes, rivers & Puget Sound
Aquatic areas managed by Washington DNR
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Newly-published DNR study finds declining eelgrass in San Juan Islands
Eelgrass in the San Juan Islands is declining, according to a newly-published DNR report and story map, prompting concern for the health of one of Washington’s most diverse and pristine marine areas. Widespread local declines Based on a random sample,… Continue reading
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KELP FORESTS ARE DISAPPEARING FROM SOUTH PUGET SOUND
South Puget Sound’s shorelines have lost 2/3 of their bull kelp forests since the 1870s, according to a just-published DNR study of long-term trends in the iconic seaweed that grows along Washington’s saltwater shorelines. Like coral reefs and rain forests,… Continue reading
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Tsunamis: Be prepared, not scared
Washington State has the second-highest tsunami risk behind Hawaii because of its close proximity to the tectonic plates, crustal faults, and large subduction zone. But DNR scientists have created materials to educate Washington residents of these risks. Tsunamis in Washington… Continue reading
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10 outdoor escapes near Seattle
There are so many incredible opportunities for adventure on DNR, Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, and Washington State Parks managed lands near Seattle. Get out there and check them out! Continue reading
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Preserving Washington’s biggest and best tidal surge plain
Tucked between Montesano and Cosmopolis near the mouth of the Chehalis River rests Washington’s largest and highest-quality coastal surge plain wetland. Continue reading
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New App Enlists Smart Phone Users in Keeping Puget Sound Clean
Your smart phone can now help clean up Puget Sound. The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) today announced the launch of MyCoast Washington – a mobile app that allows the public to help identify and remove marine debris. The app… Continue reading
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Public Lands Commissioner Hilary Franz on Investing in Our Rural Communities
Washington is rich in natural resources, and I’m investing in ways to make sure those assets are serving the communities they surround. This month, my team and I announced a $3.5 million funding package for our first crop of projects that will… Continue reading
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Help us understand ocean acidification along Washington shores
Want to hit the beach and help us learn how ocean acidification is impacting Washington’s nearshore? Have we got the deal for you! DNR is teaming up with Washington Surfrider to give citizen scientists the chance to get involved with… Continue reading
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Whidbey restoration project makes a difference, for shore
Salmon, crabs, clams and shorebirds got a happier home recently as DNR’s Aquatic Restoration crews freed up beachhead on southeast shore of Whidbey Island. Partnering with the Whidbey Camano Land Trust, the restoration program removed 440 feet of creosote-treated bulkhead from… Continue reading
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DNR helping to restore native oysters in the face of acidification threat
Puget SoundCorps members crawled out into the muck of a Puget Sound low tide last week to carry out efforts to restore populations of native Olympia oysters. A week earlier, the crew members — working for DNR — spent an… Continue reading
