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Skagit County
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Skagit County WSU Extension: (360) 428-4270
Skagit Conservation District: (360) 428-4313
Skagit County Environmental Public Health
- Septic systems (on-site sewage): 360-336-9474
- Drinking water & wells: 360-336-9474
- Shellfish: 360-336-9474
Skagit County Public Works – Natural Resource Management
- Surface water quality monitoring: 360-336-9400
- Surface water & stormwater management: 360-336-9400
- Salmon Habitat Monitoring: 360-336-9400
- Lake Management District Program: 360-336-9400
- Watershed planning (County): 360-336-9400
Skagit County Planning & Development Services
- Permits: 360-336-9410
- Shoreline Master Program, shoreline permits: 360-336-9410
Salmon Lead Entity
- Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group: 360-419-9326
Skagit Watershed Council: 360-419-9326
Skagit Conservation Education Alliance (SCEA): 360-428-1054
Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve: 360-428-1558
Skagit County Marine Resources Committee (MRC): 360-416-1400
Skagit Land Trust: 360-428-7878
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Pierce County
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Pierce County WSU Extension: 253-798-7180
Pierce Conservation District Shore Friendly Program: 253-845-9770
Tacoma-Pierce County Health District
- Managing stormwater runoff
- Septic systems (on-site sewage)
- Drinking water & wells
- Agricultural Drainage Support
Pierce County
- Surface Water Management: 253-798-2725 (Stormwater, flooding, water quality)
- Shoreline Regulations: (Shoreline permits, regulations) 253-798-3739 (Permit Information Hotline)
- Salmon Recovery: 253-798-6158 Salmon Lead Entity; 253-798-2725 Public Works
- Pierce Conservation District – Shore Friendly Program
- Pierce County Planning and Public Works
- Pierce County Community Development
- Pierce County WSU Extension
- Development Services
- South Sound Clean Water Partners
Salmon Lead Entities
- South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group: 360-412-0808
- Mid-Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group: 206-529-9467
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Native nation contacts
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Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission: Main office: (360) 438-1180
The following contact information is for member of the Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission.
For information on other tribes in Washington State click here.
Jamestown S’Klallam Tribe: Main phone: (360) 683-1109 Fisheries Office: (360) 683-4624
Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe: Main Phone: (360) 452-8471 Natural Resources: (360) 457-4012
Lummi Nation: Main Phone: (360) 384-1489 Fisheries Office: (360) 384-2267
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe: Main Phone: (253) 939-3311 Fisheries Office: (206) 931-0652
Nisqually Indian Tribe: Main Phone: (360) 456-5221 Natural Resources: (360) 438-8687
Nooksack Indian Tribe: Main Phone: (360) 592 5176 Natural Resources: (360) 592-2632
Port Gamble S’Klallam Tribe: Main Phone: (360) 297-2646 Natural Resources: (360) 297-4792
Puyallup Tribe of Indians: Main Phone: (253) 573-7800 Fisheries Office: (253) 845-9225
Sauk-Suiattle Indian Tribe: Main Phone: (360) 436-0132 Natural Resources: (360) 436-0347
Skokomish Indian Tribe: Main Phone: (360) 426-4232 Natural Resources: (360) 877-2110
Squaxin Island Tribe: Main Phone: (360) 426-9781 Natural Resource: (360) 432-3802
Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians: Main Phone: (360) 652-7362 Natural Resources: (360) 435-2755
Suquamish Tribe: Main Phone: (360) 598-3311 Natural Resources: (360) 394.8505
Swinomish Indian Tribal Community: Main Phone: (360) 466-3163 Fisheries: (360) 466-7313
Tulalip Tribes: Main Phone: (360) 716-4000 Natural Resources: (360) 716-4480
Upper Skagit Tribe: Main Phone: (360) 854-7090 (No website)
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Mason County
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Mason County WSU Extension: 360-427-9670, Ext 680
Mason Conservation District: 360-427-9436
Mason County Public Health: Shelton: (360) 427-9670 ext 400; Belfair: (360) 275-4467 ext 400; Elma: (360) 482-5269 ext 400
- Septic system (on-site sewage)
- Drinking water & wells
- Clean Water District
- Stormwater Management
- Hood Canal Watershed Planning
Mason County Stormwater Management: 360-427-9670, Ext 769 Shelton (Hoodsport, Union, Lilliwaup, Matlock)
Mason County Planning: 360-427-9670, Ext 352 (Shoreline Master Plan, shoreline permits, bulkheads, stormwater)
Salmon Lead Entities
- Hood Canal Coordinating Council: 360-394-0046
- South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group: 360-412-0808
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Kitsap County
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Kitsap County WSU Extension: 360-337-7157
Kitsap Conservation District: 360-337-7171
Kitsap Public Health
- Septic systems (on-site sewage): 360-337-5235
- Drinking water & wells: 360-337-5235
- Shellfish advisories: 360-337-5235
- Surface Water Quality: 360-337-5623 for shellfish & swimming beach monitoring or 360-337-5674 for manager
Kitsap Department of Community Development
Kitsap County Public Works
Salmon Lead Entities
- Hood Canal Coordinating Council: 360-394-0046
- Mid-Sound Fisheries Enhancement Group: 206-529-9467
- South Puget Sound Salmon Enhancement Group: 360-412-0808
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Jefferson County
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Jefferson County WSU Extension: 360-379-5610
Jefferson County Conservation District: 360-385-4105
Jefferson County Environmental Public Health
- Septic systems (on-site sewage)
- Drinking water & wells
- Shellfish & beach monitoring
Jefferson County Community Development
Salmon Lead Entities
- Hood Canal Coordinating Council: 360-394-0046
- North Olympic Salmon Coalition: 360-379-8051
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Island County
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- Whidbey Island: 360-639-6060
- Camano Island: 360-639-4608
- Environmental Education: Island County Environmental Programming | Island County | Washington State University (wsu.edu)
Conservation Districts
- Whidbey Island Conservation District: 360-678-4708
- Snohomish Conservation District: 425-335-5634 (includes Camano Island)
Island County Environmental Public Health
- Septic systems (on-site sewage): 360-679-7350
- Drinking water & wells: 360-679-7350
- Groundwater (hydrogeology): 360-678-7885
- Shellfish: 360-678-7914
- Watershed planning: 360-679-7350
Island County Department of Public Works
- Surface water planning, stormwater: 360-679-7331
Island County Planning and Community Development
- Shoreline permits, Shoreline Master Program: 360-679-7339
Other Island County Resources
- Island County Salmon Recovery: 360-678-7916
- Sea Level Rise and Other Flood Risks: Sea Level Rise and Coastal Flood Risk Assessment: Island County | Island County, WA (islandcountywa.gov)
- Shore Friendly Program: Shore Friendly Program | Island County, WA (islandcountywa.gov)
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General Resources
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WSU Washington’s Water: WSU publications, programs, training, research, and information.
WSU Drought Alert Website: Up to date information about Washington’s drought.
Oil Spill Reporting Coast Guard; Best practice is to call both: State: 1-800-424-8802 • Federal: 1-800-OILS911
Encyclopedia of Puget Sound: Habitat classifications for the shorelines of Puget Sound and the Washington coast.
Hood Canal Coordinating Council: Protecting and enhancing Hood Canal’s environmental and economic health.
Northwest Indian Fisheries Commission: Supporting treaty Indian tribes in western Washington with information about fisheries, water quality and watershed issues.
Northwest Straits Commission: Focusing on restoration and protection of waters in the Northwest Straits.
- Puget Sound Marine Resources Committees: Implementing marine conservation projects around Puget Sound.
- Coastal Marine Resource Committees: Implementing marine conservation projects in coastal areas of Washington.
Puget Sound Partnership: Leading the recovery of Puget Sound.
Washington Conservation Commission
- County Conservation Districts: Helping landowners do conservation projects.
Washington Department of Ecology: Protecting water quality and resources statewide.
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife: Fishing and shellfishing licensing, wildlife management and conservation.
- Regional Fisheries Enhancement Groups (RFEG): Opportunities for getting involved in salmon recovery.
Washington Department of Health: Overseeing health issues related to drinking water, shellfish and beach safety
Washington Department of Natural Resources: Managing 2.6 million acres of aquatic lands, balancing public benefits.
Washington Sea Grant: Providing research, education and outreach on marine issues
Washington State Parks: Boating safety, training and licensing.
Washington Stormwater Center: Resources for municipalities, businesses, and professionals about stormwater management, research and technologies.
US Environmental Protection Agency: Providing information about water across the nation.
- EPA Region 10, Pacific Northwest – Providing information from the federal government for our region.
US Geologic Service: Extensive information about Washington’s rivers and streams, ground water, water quality, and more.
Non-Profits
Marine Mammal Conservancy – Raises awareness on the negative impact of littering to marine life
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Clallam County
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Clallam County WSU Extension: 360-417-2279
Clallam Conservation District: (360) 775-3747
Oil Spill Reporting Coast Guard; Best practice is to call both: State: 1-800-424-8802 • Federal: 1-800-OILS911
Clallam County Health & Human Services:
- Septic Systems (Onsite Program) : Port Angeles: 360-417-2258 Forks: 360-374-3121
- Drinking water & wells: Port Angeles: 360-417-2274 Forks: 360-374-3121
- Shellfish: Port Angeles: 360-417-2258 Forks: 360-374-3121
Other County Resources
- Dungeness Water Rule
- Stormwater Management: 360-417-2423
- Watershed Planning: 360-417-2420
- Permits: 360-417-2000
- Shoreline Permits: 360-417-2000
- Shoreline Master Program Update: 360-417-2000
- Streamkeepers: 360-417-2281
- Other Water Information: 360-417-2000
Salmon Recovery
North Pacific Coast Salmon Lead Entity (WRIA 20) : 360 – 374-4560
North Olympic Peninsula Lead Entity for Salmon (WRIA 17, 18, 19): (360) 417-2326
North Olympic Salmon Coalition: 360-379-8051