Salmon Habitat Conservation
Local partners working together to conserve and restore salmon habitat.
Chinook salmon (also known as king salmon) are listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. In WRIA 8, citizens, scientists, businesses, environmentalists and governments are cooperating on protection and restoration projects and have developed a science-based plan to conserve salmon today and for future generations. Funding for the salmon conservation plan is provided by 27 local governments in the watershed.
Salmon recovery in WRIA 8 is organized around the needs of two distinct chinook populations - Cedar River and Sammamish River - as well as the migratory and rearing corridors used by those populations. While particular actions may differ among those recovery areas, certain theme hold true throughout the watershed. For example, watershed-wide priorities include protecting forests, reducing impervious surfaces, managing stormwater flows, protecting and improving water quality, conserving water and protecting and restoring vegetation along streambanks.
What's New:
- Press event at the Locks highlights WRIA 8 Implementation Progress Report
- It's Salmon SEEson in WRIA 8!
- WRIA 8 releases its first Implementation Progress Report
- WRIA 8 habitat protection and restoration projects go online through state database
- Lake Washington shoreline permitting process the focus of University of Washington project
- Lakeshore Living Workshop hosted by WRIA 8 Implementation Committee
Whats New 
Salmon Plan Implementation
Salmon information and links
Local Activities and Partners
Links to salmon inform and volunteer opportunities
Funding Opportunities
Grants for habitat restoration and protection
Plans, Studies and Maps
A plan to save salmon for the future
Committees
Composed of concerned officials, scientists, and citizens
What You Can Do
Actions you can take to help salmon
Contact Us
Staff contacts