WAC 220-16-700: "'City of Des Moines Park Conservation Area' is defined as those tidelands owned by the City of Des Moines at City of Des Moines Park, and the water column above these tidelands." Effective since 5/1/1998.
The beach at low tide, looking WSW from the stairs leading down to the beach.
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
Geographic Statistics
Area Type
Acres
Hectares
Intertidal
9.21
3.73
Subtidal
None
None
Total
9.21
3.73
Prominent and unique features
This site includes only the intertidal area. The substrate is fine to mixed cobble. The site was closed at the request of the City of Des Moines, which owns the intertidal.
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.
