Duckabush Wetlands

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Category Overview

Critical Habitat projects are our state’s primary tool for conserving important fish and wildlife habitat. These projects protect the rich and diverse habitats in our forests, prairies, and wetlands. These funds help maintain our state’s biodiversity and protect species that are popular for hunting, birding, and other outdoor recreation, and are critical for the health of our salmon and fish populations.

Project Highlights

This 65-acre purchase in eastern Jefferson County secures a portion of the Duckabush River Delta tidelands, which are important to shellfish, trumpeter swans, seals, and critical fish stocks.

Quick Facts

WWRP Applicant: Fish & Wildlife Dept of Category: Critical Habitat WWRP Grant: $67,000.00 Applicant Match: $0.00 Project Type: Acquisition County: Jefferson Legislative District: 24 Status: Active Completed RCO Project # 96-284

Location Details

Mouth of the Duckabush and Union Rivers along U. S. Highway 101, three miles south of Brinnon.

What is the WWRP

The Washington Wildlife and Recreation Program (WWRP) is a state grant program that creates and conserves local and state parks, wildlife habitat and working farms. The Washington State Recreation and Conservation Office administers WWRP grants, and the legislature funds the program.