Wetland Resources: Washington

Wetland Resources: Washington
National-Water-Summary-Wetland-Resources-washington.pdf1.82 MB

Washington's wetlands are remarkably diverse, each having a unique combination of ecological characteristics such as altitude, seasonality, chemistry, and species composition. Although wetlands cover only about 2 percent of the state, they are a valuable and important resource.

Type of document
Report
Program
Large pool of water surrounded by low tundra grasses under cloud covered sky.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is the principal federal agency tasked with providing information to the public on the extent and status of the nation’s wetland and deepwater habitats, as well as changes to these habitats over time.
Program
Ecosystem
Wetland
Subject tags
Wetlands
FWS and DOI Region(s)
Pacific