Welcome to the Puget Sound Eelgrass Monitoring Data Viewer - An interactive map that provides access to 16 years of annual eelgrass monitoring data collected between 2000 and 2019 at …

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources monitors the abundance and distribution of eelgrass (Zostera marina) in Greater Puget Sound as part of its stewardship work on state …

DNR will develop this plan through a collaborative planning process to proactively assess and prioritize areas for coordinated conservation and restoration activities of kelp forests and …

Interactive web application for viewing eelgrass monitoring data in Puget Sound.

Dec 30, 2024 · Based on data collected by DNR between 2021 and 2023, Puget Sound supports approximately 51,700 acres of eelgrass (~20,900 hectares). The annual estimates of …

Dec 30, 2024 · Soundwide eelgrass area is a metric for the overall health of native seagrass beds in greater Puget Sound. Seagrass is an important component of nearshore habitats and is …

This line layer shows the distribution of eelgrass from the larger Washington State ShoreZone Inventory. The ShoreZone Inventory includes all saltwater shorelines statewide based on low …

This data was collected as part of a long-term monitoring program tracking eelgrass in greater Puget Sound. It is distributed to make information available about the abundance and …

Jan 1, 2001 · Eelgrass (Zostera marina) and surfgrass (Phyllospadix spp.) are submerged aquatic plants with recognized ecological value and management protections. This dataset …

Zostera marina. DNR’s aquatic leasing program recognizes the regional ecosystem services provided by eelgrass beds and emphasizes impact avoidance during authorization of uses of …