@WDFW

The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is dedicated to preserving, protecting and perpetuating the state’s fish and wildlife resources.

 Olympia, WA
wdfw.wa.gov
Joined May 2009
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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
Attorney General Nick Brown
@AGOWASep 21
Trafficking in mitten crabs is illegal in Washington. This invasive species poses a threat to our economy and ecosystem, particularly our salmon populations. Our office works closely with @WDFW to protect our ecosystems and enforce the law. If you suspect you have found a mitten crab, report it to WDFW. atg.wa.gov/news/news-release…
Attorney General's office highlights invasive mitten crabs and legal action on illegal sales with a warning stamp.

ALT Attorney General's office highlights invasive mitten crabs and legal action on illegal sales with a warning stamp.

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle8 Dec 2025
⚠️ A strong atmospheric river event will bring heavy rain to western Washington today through Wednesday, leading to potential for significant river flooding, urban flooding, and landslides. Check the latest river forecasts here: water.noaa.gov #WAwx
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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle5 Dec 2025
⚠️ Very wet and active weather is settling into the Pacific Northwest over the next week. Here's what you can expect: #WAwx
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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
WA Emergency Management
@waEMD30 Jul 2025
Replying to @waEMD @NWS_NTWC
Good news, everyone. The #tsunami advisory for #WaState has been CANCELLED. At this time there is no tsunami threat to the Washington coast. Check out tsunami.gov for more information. #TsunamiAdvisory #WaWX
Color graphic of the coastline of Washington State on the right with gray circles of seismic waves approaching from the left across the blue ocean. Black text on a green background reads “Tsunami alert cancellation for Washington State. The tsunami alert has been cancelled. The danger to Washington has passed and there is no tsunami threat at this time. More information at tsunami.gov.”

ALT Color graphic of the coastline of Washington State on the right with gray circles of seismic waves approaching from the left across the blue ocean. Black text on a green background reads “Tsunami alert cancellation for Washington State. The tsunami alert has been cancelled. The danger to Washington has passed and there is no tsunami threat at this time. More information at tsunami.gov.”

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
WA Emergency Management
@waEMD30 Jul 2025
Replying to @waEMD @NWS_NTWC
A tsunami advisory remains in effect because there have been observable waves greater than one foot. All waves must be under 1 foot for 3 hours for the advisory to be removed. Neah Bay still has wave heights of 1.3 feet and Port Angeles has wave heights of 1.2 feet. #wawx
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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
NWS Seattle
@NWSSeattle30 Jul 2025
We continue to see tsunami waves arrive along the coast as well as Strait of Juan de Fuca. Reminder: Do not attempt to go to the shore to observe the tsunami waves. Keep away until local officials say it is safe to return.
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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
WA Emergency Management
@waEMD30 Jul 2025
Replying to @waEMD @NWS_NTWC
A tsunami advisory has been issued for Washington’s outer coast. State Parks has announced that ocean beaches are closed & people are advised to stay off the beaches until further notice. They are not closing campsites at this time, but campers will be alerted of the advisory.
Color graphic of tsunami waves flooding a forested shoreline. Black text on an orange background reads “Tsunami advisory. Beach closed. Stay out of water and away from shore, including harbors and marinas. Waves up to three feet and dangerous currents expected.”

ALT Color graphic of tsunami waves flooding a forested shoreline. Black text on an orange background reads “Tsunami advisory. Beach closed. Stay out of water and away from shore, including harbors and marinas. Waves up to three feet and dangerous currents expected.”

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
WA Department of Ecology@EcologyWA2 Jan 2025
Extra care was taken in collaboration with @WDFW to relocate this vulnerable species. Learn more about clean water infrastructure and wildlife conservation here: ecology.wa.gov/blog/january-…

Balancing wildlife conservation and wastewater infrastructure in Pasco

The expansion of the Pasco Process Water Reuse Facility has been an example of how working together can lead to successful wildlife conservation and clean water infrastructure projects.   

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
Seattle Department of Transportation
@seattledot14 Nov 2024
The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (@WDFW) is starting construction on the new Elliott Bay Fishing Pier. During construction, people biking will be rerouted and share the walking path for about 800 feet. Please use caution in the area.
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife@WDFW13 Nov 2024
Replying to @WDFW
During construction, a section of the @PortofSeattle Centennial Park bike lane will be temporarily rerouted to the nearby walking path. The area will be cleared of equipment after 5 p.m. and on weekends. @seattledot
Graphic illustration showing construction zone and rerouted bike path.

ALT Graphic illustration showing construction zone and rerouted bike path.

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
Office of Chehalis Basin@ChehalisBasin3 Oct 2024
Want to learn more about the innovative ways aquatic habitat is being restored across the Chehalis Basin? Check out our recent webinar w/ @WDFW, @wildfishNW & Grays Harbor Conservation District. youtube.com/watch?v=z_HPeFlX…
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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
Oka-Wen NF@OkaWenNF3 Jul 2024
The Keechelus Reservoir seasonal closure will begin on July 8 to restrict motorized use in the lakebed during low water to protect migrating and spawning bull trout. Full news release: shorturl.at/JvSDB
Photo: An aerial view of Lake Keechelus lakebed during drawdown. Motor vehicle tracks are visible traveling through Gold Creek, which is a tributary to the reservoir, and provides a critical habitat for bull trout. Credit: Josh Rogala, WDFW, September 9, 2022.

ALT Photo: An aerial view of Lake Keechelus lakebed during drawdown. Motor vehicle tracks are visible traveling through Gold Creek, which is a tributary to the reservoir, and provides a critical habitat for bull trout. Credit: Josh Rogala, WDFW, September 9, 2022.

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
Office of Chehalis Basin@ChehalisBasin17 Jun 2024
In April, the 2024 Aquatic Species Restoration Plan Symposium brought together community members, scientists, and other local experts to learn about habitat restoration and flood management in the Basin. Find out more about it in our recent newsletter: mailchi.mp/ecy/ocb-update-ap…
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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
Washington State Department of Health
@WADeptHealth6 Jun 2024
Current closure information is available via the WA Shellfish Safety Map fortress.wa.gov/doh/biotoxin… or by calling the biotoxin/red tide hotline at 1-800-562-5632. Additional info regarding marine biotoxins and related illnesses is available on our website. doh.wa.gov/newsroom/unsafe-l…
Graphic issued by the Washington State Department of Health stating "Unsafe levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison detected in shellfish along WA’s Pacific Coast. Do not harvest recreational shellfish along Washington’s coast, including Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay." The text is set on a blue background with the department's logo at the top.

ALT Graphic issued by the Washington State Department of Health stating "Unsafe levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison detected in shellfish along WA’s Pacific Coast. Do not harvest recreational shellfish along Washington’s coast, including Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay." The text is set on a blue background with the department's logo at the top.

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
Washington State Department of Health
@WADeptHealth5 Jun 2024
We're closely monitoring high levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison (PSP) found in shellfish along Washington’s Pacific Coast. All recreational shellfish harvest is prohibited in Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay due to extreme #PSP risk. Read more at doh.wa.gov/newsroom/unsafe-l…
Graphic issued by the Washington State Department of Health stating "Unsafe levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison detected in shellfish along WA’s Pacific Coast. Do not harvest recreational shellfish along Washington’s coast, including Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay." The text is set on a blue background with the department's logo at the top.

ALT Graphic issued by the Washington State Department of Health stating "Unsafe levels of Paralytic Shellfish Poison detected in shellfish along WA’s Pacific Coast. Do not harvest recreational shellfish along Washington’s coast, including Grays Harbor and Willapa Bay." The text is set on a blue background with the department's logo at the top.

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
Washington State Department of Health
@WADeptHealth31 May 2024
Use caution harvesting shellfish on both Washington and Oregon beaches. WA shellfish safety map: doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety
OR Health Authority
@OHAOregon28 May 2024
An outbreak of paralytic shellfish poisoning that sickened at least 20 people is prompting health officials to urge those who harvested mussels from a stretch of Oregon’s coast since Saturday to discard the mollusks. For more info., read our news release ow.ly/JUmZ50RYPrw
OHA ADVISORY. THROW OUT MUSSELS HARVESTED FROM SEAL ROCK STATE PARK NORTH TO THE WASHINGTON BORDER

ALT OHA ADVISORY. THROW OUT MUSSELS HARVESTED FROM SEAL ROCK STATE PARK NORTH TO THE WASHINGTON BORDER

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
Washington State Department of Health
@WADeptHealth30 May 2024
Check the map if you're headed to the coast for shellfish!
Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife@WDFW30 May 2024
The @WADeptHealth has issued a biotoxin notice closing bivalve shellfish gathering throughout Washington’s Pacific Coast. For more information, please visit DOH’s Biotoxin Bulletin: fortress.wa.gov/.../odw/si/B… and Shellfish Safety Map: doh.wa.gov/shellfishsafety. #biotoxin #shellfish
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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
Washington Sea Grant@WASeaGrant22 May 2024
It’s #NationalSafeBoatingWeek! Remember to wear a life jacket and be a #SoberSkipper. Also, do your part and help WSG prevent small oil spills to keep our waters safe and clean! More info at: wsg.washington.edu/.../small… @EcologyWA @WDFW @SYCSeattle @WAStatePks PC: Karsten Winegeart
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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
WA Department of Ecology@EcologyWA20 May 2024
We've received several reports of oiled birds between Long Beach and Lincoln City, Ore. No known source. We're working with @USCGPacificNW and @WDFW to respond. If you see an oiled bird, call 1-800-22-BIRDS (1-800-222-4737).
An oil-covered common murre found in the Long Beach/Seaview area on Sunday. Photo submitted by individual who found the animal.

ALT An oil-covered common murre found in the Long Beach/Seaview area on Sunday. Photo submitted by individual who found the animal.

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
WSU Extension@WSUExtension9 May 2024
Wash. Sea Grant & #WSU Extension will train volunteers to ID European green crab molts as part of an ongoing early detection program that benefits our marine ecosystems & maritime industries. For training times, locations, & info: wsg.washington.edu/crabteam/….
A Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife official holds up a mature and young European green crab for a close-up shot.

ALT A Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife official holds up a mature and young European green crab for a close-up shot.

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Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife retweeted
NOAA Fisheries@NOAAFisheries2 May 2024
We continue to make progress with our partners on managing our nation’s fish stocks. The 2023 Status of the Stocks Report highlights this progress, as well as several key takeaways regarding fisheries science and management: bit.ly/49X7WsU #SustainableFisheries
Juvenile coho salmon. Credit: iStock

ALT Juvenile coho salmon. Credit: iStock

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