The on-the-ground stewardship and day-to-day work with marinas and other aquatic lessees is led by our three Aquatic Districts across the state. Washington’s 2.6 million acres of state-owned aquatic lands includes the marine waters of Puget Sound, the coast and the Straits of Juan de Fuca, and the navigable rivers and lakes across the state. We carry out the hands-on management of these lands for all the people of Washington, and protect and enhance this legacy of aquatic natural resources for this and future generations. 

 

We write leases for marinas, docks, businesses and shellfish beds; we contract for cleanup of toxic materials, fight noxious weeds that can destroy valuable aquatic ecosystems, and we restore habitat that has been destroyed. We strive to find the balance that supports public use and access, water-dependent uses, the use of renewable resources, and environmental protection.

 

We value our work with so many public and private partners and volunteers that help us accomplish projects needed on state aquatic lands throughout Washington.   

 

Washington State Department of Natural Resources Aquatic Districts:

Orca-Straits District 919 N Township Street Sedro-Wooley, WA 98284        360-856-3500

Shoreline District 950 Farman Avenue N Enumclaw, WA 98022        360-825-1631

Rivers District 601 Bond Road Castle Rock, WA 98611      360-577-2025    Mailing only: PO Box 280 Castle Rock, WA  98611

In accordance with federal law and US Department of Agriculture policy, DNR does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability.  However, should a person wish to file a discrimination complaint, please write to:

 

USDA, Director

Office of Civil Rights

Room 326W, Whitten Building

1400 Independence Ave SW

Washington, DC  20250-9410

or call 202-720-5964 (voice and TDD).  USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer.