Hood Canal Retreat

07/12/2024

08/09/2023

The Spilhaus Projection, developed in 1942 by South African-American geophysicist and oceanographer Dr. Athelstan F. Spilhaus, provides a way for us to see the world ocean as it is: one big, contiguous body of seawater. 🗺️

Our mission, Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment, begins at home with educational programs, conservation research and policy advocacy and reaches all the way from the Salish Sea to the Coral Triangle through these shared waters. 🌏

The Spilhaus map is at the center of an exciting and thought-provoking new installation near our Life on the Edge habitat. When you're there, be sure to look for the Coral Triangle, where we’re partnering to restore the Indo-Pacific leopard shark population with ReShark. 🦈

📸: Map adapted from the Spilhaus Projection.

07/14/2023

Lots happening all over the state this weekend. Besides special events including the Seattle-to-Portland bike ride and the JBLM Air Show, the SR 433 Lewis and Clark Bridge 8-day closure starts in Longview, US 2 is closed due to a washout in Waterville and lots of work on the Olympic Peninsula.

07/12/2023

Campfire restrictions will be in place starting July 9th in Olympic National Forest and Olympic National Park (including the coast!). This means campfires are ONLY allowed in established fire rings in designated areas.

All backcountry and dispersed area campfires will NOT be allowed, including the use of charcoal grills or other equipment that creates ash. Gas or propane camp stoves with a shut-off valve or lever that extinguishes the flame immediately are permitted in these areas but should be operated well away from flammable vegetation and forest litter. Extreme caution is urged with any open flame.

Full news release here: www.nps.gov/olym/learn/news/campfire-restrictions-starting-july-9th.htm

06/28/2023

Catch Dungeness and Red Rock Crab from a kayak! Our Kayak Crabbing Package for 2 includes everything you need for a full day of crabbing!

05/26/2023

Check out Fjord Oyster Bank!

04/28/2023

Who's ready for sh*****ng days?! 🦐

Season/Open Days and Times:
9:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. on May 26, June 9, June 11, June 24, and June 28.

We're celebrating seafood, foraged foods, local artisans, local musicians and all things Hood Canal at Fjord Fest 2023!

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hood-canal-fjord-fest-previously-shrimpfest-tickets-524875295137
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Fjord Fest takes place over memorial day weekend in Brinnon, WA. Learn more at fjordfest.org. Presented by Emerald Towns Alliance .

03/28/2023

Join the Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee and WA State Department of Fish and Wildlife at 1130am-4pm on Sunday, April 23rd, at the Quilcene Bay WDFW Tidelands! Bring the family and learn about the different types of clams, where to find them, how to harvest safely and sustainably, and the basic rules and regulations to follow to help ensure clam and oyster harvests into the future. See more information and register at: www.bit.ly/Dig4Din

Jefferson County Marine Resources Committee:
https://www.jeffersonmrc.org/
WA State Department of Fish and Wildlife:
https://wdfw.wa.gov/fishing/shellfishing-regulations

03/27/2023

03/26/2023

Did you know that Hood canal is a fjord and not a man made canal? Come to the Fjord fest.

03/12/2023

Join us for our 2 to 2.5 hour Tide Pool Tour during our spring low tides! We will paddle out at low tide to view a variety of marine invertebrates such as sea stars, sea cucumbers, sea anemone, nudibranch, chitons, and crab.

03/02/2023

Members of the Skokomish Tribe say they’ve had a perfectly good name for the waterway in the heart of their territory for thousands of years.

03/02/2023

Celebrate Patty's Day with a paddle!

02/28/2023

Beautiful day on the canal.

Thank you Katherine Yackel at YSS Dive for the spectacular shot.

02/18/2023

Now on my bucket list to check out the Mima Mounds

02/17/2023

At low tide…. 🦪🦪🦪

02/15/2023

Apple trees

02/13/2023

Beautiful hike in Stair case rapids