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For more information
on habitat issues, please contact the WDFW Habitat Program.
habitatprogram@dfw.wa.gov
Phone: 360-902-2534
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Cope's
Giant Salamander of Southwest Washington. This is a rare terrestrial
morph of this species. WDFW and timber company scientists are jointly
investigating the habitat requirements of elusive headwater amphibian
species such as this. With this information we can assure the long-term
survival of these species, and possibly increase timber harvest opportunities.
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Habitat Science Division
Protecting and restoring
fish and wildlife habitat is the goal of the Washington Department of
Fish and Wildlife's Habitat Program.
The program's Science
Division offers expertise and conducts research to support habitat protection
and enhancement efforts. Through research studies, program biologists
monitor the condition of fish and wildlife habitat, identify habitat protection
needs and assess whether protection and enhancement efforts are producing
the desired results.
Biologists also serve
as a resource to local communities and citizens, providing information
and guidance that allow human activities to be carried out without harm
to fish and wildlife.
Current Areas of
Activity:
- The
Water Resources Section assesses and researches
flow requirements needed to protect salmon and other wildlife in streams
and rivers around the state. The results are used to advise The Department
of Ecology and other state agencies on flows necessary to meet statuary
requirements. Dr. Hal Beecher is the lead scientist for this section.
- The
Salmon and Steelhead Inventory and Production (SSHIAP) Section
is focusing on making all available scientific data for rivers and streams
readily available using GIS interactive maps. The Priority Habitats
and Species Program Provides comprehensive fish, wildlife and habitat
information to landowners, governments and consultants for land use
planning purposes. David Price is the lead scientist for this section.
- The
Forest and Fish Section carries out research to determine the
effectiveness of current Forest Practices regulations, which are designed
to restore salmon populations and protect headwater amphibians on state
and private timberlands in Washington State. Marc Hayes is the lead
scientist for this section.
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