November 9, 2026

A Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead (HSIL) 2.5-year, $800,000 grant to Whatcom County expedited fish passage for salmon recovery by creating the capacity to develop and implement a dedicated fish passage program within the County. This dedicated program engaged over the course of the award with salmon co-managers and partners on coordinated training, planning, and design

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October 9, 2026

Forests provide multiple benefits for people and nature, but they often need careful management to thrive, especially in the face of climate change. Over the span of three years (2023-2026), the Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead (HSIL) funded the expansion of a Snohomish Conservation District-led program to provide technical assistance to owners of small, privately owned

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September 15, 2026

A Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead 2.5-year, $385,000 subaward to Thurston County has resulted in the Thurston County Working Lands Conservation Strategy. The outcomes provide a basis for making policy decisions and investing in long-term community partnerships across conservation organizations. 

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September 8, 2026

The Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead (HSIL) is excited to share updated Implementation Strategies for Floodplains and Estuaries and Land Development and Cover.

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June 22, 2026

The Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead (HSIL) is seeking public comment on updates to two regional Habitat Implementation Strategies focused on floodplains and estuaries and land use in the Puget Sound.

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April 28, 2026

The Habitat Strategic Initiative Lead (HSIL) is pleased to officially release the Marine Vegetation Implementation Strategy (Implementation Strategy) to accelerate conservation and recovery of Puget Sound marine vegetation. 

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