As of 2011, PCBA has developed Stewardship Plans in two areas within the Pierce County Biodiversity Network, Gig Harbor Biodiversity Management Area (BMA) and Lower White River BMA. The purpose of these plans is to develop long-term biodiversity management strategies that supplement the Pierce County Biodiversity Network Assessment recommendations.

Track the birds of Pierce County, Washington! This project documents the flora of the coastal slope portion of the region covered by Flora of the Pacific... Includes taxa found in the following counties. This will help allow people in the core area to check for o...

Pierce County Parks is responsible for managing over 4,000 acres of County-owned forested lands, with the goal of stewarding them to become ecologically healthy, mature forests that are structurally complex, biodiverse, and climate change resilient.

Washington has nine ecoregions as shown in the map below. Which ecoregion do you live in? Learn more about each ecoregion and see a detailed map on the Environmental Protection Agency website. Healthy ecosystems provide habitat for …

principal levels: genetic, species, and ecosystems. Conservation must occur at each of these levels to successfully conserve “the full range of life in all its forms” in Washington. Why is it important to conserve Washington’s biodiversity? Native species and ecosystems contribute billions of dollars annually to fisheries, timber harvest,

Biodiversity supports all life in Washington and across the globe, from open wild spaces to backyard gardens. Washington is home to a wide spectrum of ecosystems, spanning from vast coastal mudflats, eelgrass beds and rocky reefs to temperate rainforests and high alpine meadows to arid grasslands and sagebrush steppe.

2022年11月4日 · A road removal project in Pierce County, Washington reconnected Clear Creek with a wetland area, increasing valuable spawning and juvenile habitat for migratory fish, including endangered Chinook salmon.

Uncover the breathtaking geography and natural beauty of Pierce County, an alluring region enriched by mountains, forests, and water bodies. Among its diverse natural features, Mount Rainier stands tall as the highest point in the state, offering stunning vistas …

The Habitat Improvement program focuses on improving the riparian, floodplain, and marine nearshore habitats of Pierce County along with other rare and endangered plant communities unique to our region.

Home to the state’s third-largest city, Tacoma, as well as the rugged and beautiful Mount Rainier, Pierce County hosts diverse environments that attract visitors and residents alike. Mount Rainier, the state’s largest dormant volcano, is one of Washington’s most recognizable icons, attracting many tourists to its hiking trails, abundant ...