South 239th Street Park Conservation Area

WAC 220-16-710: "'South 239th Street Park Conservation Area'" is defined as those tidelands owned by the City of Des Moines at South 239th Street Park, and the water column above these tidelands." Effective since 5/1/1998.

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Geographic Statistics Area Type Acres Hectares Intertidal 0.20 0.08 Subtidal None None Total 0.20 0.08 Links to other imagery about this site Oblique aerial photos from the WA Dept. of Ecology Satellite photos of the area from Terraserver at Microsoft
A view of the fenced entrance to the park, facing west. The view of the park from the stairs to the beach, facing west.	Recreational Restrictions / Openings Species Status Comments, notes... Salmon Closed   Trout Closed   Bottomfish Closed   Shellfish Closed   Forage Fish Closed   Unclassified Closed   Commercial Restrictions / Openings Species Status Comments, notes... Salmon Closed   Bottomfish Closed   Shellfish Closed   Forage Fish Closed   Unclassified Closed
Prominent and unique features This site includes only the intertidal area. The substrate is predominantly fine. The site was closed at the request of the City of Des Moines, which owns the intertidal area at the street end and has designated it a park. Description of fish, bird, and mammal resources at the site The site has not been formally surveyed for organisms but anticipated organisms include intertidal bivalves, encrusting organisms, sea stars. Programs in place to manage the site Onsite management is performed by the City of Des Moines. Issues of concern The site does not have an active volunteer or scientific program. Performance measures None at present.