Re-post: This article by Jeff Rice appeared on January 21, 2019 in the Salish Sea Currents
Hundreds of years ago, old-growth cedar and spruce loomed over estuaries and bottom lands throughout Puget Sound, creating what are known as tidal forests. These forests were the Pacific Northwest’s answer to the Everglades — giant spongy swamps with a touch of saltwater that made up some of the finest salmon habitat in the region.
Did you know: The Habitat Strategic Initiative manages the Estuaries Implementation Strategy which identifies the sequence of actions needed to achieve the Estuaries Vital Sign target.