Priority Habitats and Species (PHS) on the Web is now live!

This web-based, interactive map can be used to find basic information about the known location of Priority Habitats and Species (PHS) in Washington State. Geared towards use by landowners, cities and counties, tribal governments, other agencies, developers, conservation groups, and interested parties, it is source of best available science to help identify locations of priority habitats and specie (WDFW’s PHS List). This type of data can help inform local planning activities, development projects, conservation strategies, incentive programs, and numerous other land use applications.

Although mapped PHS data is useful for determining the general extent of priority species or habitats, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlifehas not surveyed the entire state of Washington. PHS map data is meant to serve as a starting point to identify priority habitats and species.

Interested in learning more? Check out the PHS Website and User Guide!

Did you know?

PHS lands are just one component of what we might consider Ecologically Important Lands. Ecologically important lands provide essential services that benefit wildlife species as well as human populations. Identifying and prioritizing ecologically important lands across Puget Sound is one of the priority approaches in the Land Development and Cover Implementation Strategy.