Discover Washington’s Unique Natural Habitats

With ecosystems ranging from temperate rainforests to shrub-steppe, each of the five regions in Washington offers a remarkable blend of biodiversity, natural resources, and cultural significance.

Columbian Sharp-tailed Grouse

The Columbian sharp-tailed grouse struggles to survive in less than five percent of their historical range in Washington.

Greater Sage Grouse

A resident of Washington’s shrubsteppe ecosystem, these birds are currently endangered.

Tufted Puffin

Once an active region for the tufted puffin, now there only a few remaining nesting sites in the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the northern pacific coast islands.