Beach & Nearshore
Restoration
We’re improving nearshore habitat for salmon, bull trout, and forage fish, upgrading public access, and increasing the beach’s resilience to climate change.
Learn MoreLocal people. Local solutions.
Puget Sound is rich in cultural and ecological heritage. It is also in need of continued care. As the non-profit partner in the Northwest Straits Initiative, we do this by increasing the capacity of local communities to protect marine resources, removing lost and abandoned fishing gear that poses a hazard to people and marine wildlife and restoring local beaches and stabilizing bluffs.
Help protect our marine environment.
Our Impact
We foster collaboration and participation to restore and protect marine resources of the Northwest Straits.
870
Acres of marine habitat restored
1,900
Volunteer hours
5,900
Derelict fishing nets removed
Beach & Nearshore
Shoreline
Landowner Project
Approximately 27% of our region's shoreline is modified with armor. Reducing shoreline armoring is vital to restoring the health of the Northwest Strait’s ecosystem.
Learn MoreCommunity
Engagement
Volunteers are our most valuable resource! Muddy boots, expert knowledge and boundless curiosity are intrinsic to the strong citizen science and marine stewardship that define the Northwest Straits Initiative. We love what we do, and anyone can participate.
Learn MoreDerelict
Gear Program
By removing lost and abandoned crab pots, fishing nets, and other gear, our Derelict Fishing Gear program has helped restore more than 820 acres of precious marine environment, saving nearly 470,000 entangled animals annually.
Learn MoreEngaging Conservation Leaders - Northwest Straits Initiative
Engaging Conservation Leaders - Northwest Straits Initiative from Northwest Straits on Vimeo.
Real, Measurable Results
The sea, once it casts its spell, holds one in its net of wonder forever.-Jacques Yves Cousteau