Washington Coastal Marine Advisory Council

June 13, 2018

David Palazzi, DNR ALPS

Birdie Davenport, DNR Aquatic Reserves Program

DNR is steward of over 2.6 million acres of state-owned aquatic lands

DNR manages lands for a balance of public benefits

Aquatic Land Leasing, Wildstock Geoduck, Derelict Vessel, Creosote Piling, Nearshore Habitat Restoration, Aquatic Reserves

Aquatic Resources Division

Damon Point Planning and Restoration

Cooperators

Damon Point = Aquatic Lands???

Damon Point = Aquatic Lands???

Damon Point = Aquatic Lands???

Changes Continue

Preserve & Restore Critical Habitat

Western Snowy Plover

Streaked Horned Lark

Public Use and Access

Environmental Education• Docents and volunteers at the CIC

take groups on field trips of Damon Point.

• Currently there is no formal environmental education component developed

Restoration Phase 1

Restoration Phase 1 Before & After

Restoration Phase 2 – 2018 - 2020