Wetlands

We work in partnerships with local governments and other entities to protect, restore, and manage Washington's wetlands and the important functions they provide.
We work in partnerships with local governments and other entities to protect, restore, and manage Washington's wetlands and the important functions they provide.

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Ecology gets six federal grants to protect 855 acres of coastal wetlands
We've secured close to $6 million in National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grants to protect about 855 acres of coastal wetland habitat.
For American Wetlands Month, updated guidance furthers Washington's 'no net loss' goal
To help celebrate American Wetlands Month, we are providing information about recently updated compensatory wetland mitigation guidance for Washington.
New investments save dynamic coastal wetland habitat
In 2020, we secured seven National Coastal Wetlands Conservation grants worth $5 million to restore nearly 500 acres of coastal wetlands in Washington.
World Wetlands Day 2022

For World Wetlands Day, we are highlighting some of the efforts to help manage, value, restore, and love Washington wetlands.

It’s World Wetlands Day!
Feb. 2 is World Wetlands Day, and we are celebrating the work our agency has done to support the conservation and restoration of Washington state’s wetlands.
Restoring Kodama Farm
A look at a novel “whole farm” approach on a 45-acre farm in Jefferson County that will protect and restore salmon habitat alongside sustainable agricultural practices.
Uncertain times won't stop progress in the Walla Walla basin
Interest groups are coming together - via videoconference - to plan a long-term water strategy for the Walla Walla River Basin.
We oppose federal proposal to redefine 'waters of the United States'

Today, we sent our official response opposing a draft rule to redefine the scope of waters of the United States. The Clean Water Act is instrumental in protecting Washington's water.

Washington wetlands: where spring wonders await
Honor American Wetlands Month by visiting a wetland near you.
Environmental restoration grants reach across state
For 2020, we are awarding local partners $257,000 in Terry Husseman Account grants to fund seven projects across the state designed to improve water quality to benefit Washington residents.

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