Five key insect species in the shrubsteppe ecosystem indicate environmental health; their declines signal broader ecological challenges in connectivity, water, and biodiversity.
The marbled murrelet is an endangered seabird that nests in old-growth forests along the North American west coast.
The endangered sandhill crane in Washington is a rare subspecies, nesting in isolated wetlands. Threatened by habitat loss, these majestic birds rely on conservation efforts to protect their fragile breeding grounds.
Washington’s shrub-steppe region, an ecosystem of rolling plains and diverse species, is declining at an alarming rate due to agriculture and invasives.
The northern leopard frog is a semi-aquatic, endangered species in Washington, relying on varied habitats for survival. Its decline is due to habitat loss, climate change, and disease, prompting conservation efforts.
Washington State is a crucial part of the Pacific Flyway, where millions of birds rely on the state’s diverse ecosystems for stopovers during their transcontinental journeys.
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