Estuaries. More than meets the eye.

An estuary is where freshwater from a river or stream meets saltwater of the ocean. At first glance, an estuary can seem like a simple place with water, land, and mud. But when you look closer, you'll see there is a LOT more going on.
This short animation provides an overview of the importance of estuaries and how we are working to restore estuarine habitats.
Learn more at wdfw.wa.gov/nearshore.