Padilla Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve
10441 Bayview-Edison Road
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Representatives
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Roger Fuller
360-428-1098
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Jude Apple
360-428-1089
Mission
To protect and restore coastal and estuarine ecosystems in the Salish Sea through research, education, stewardship, training, and community partnerships.
Primary Programs/Projects
- Coordinate research and monitoring to inform and improve natural resource management and resilient, sustainable ecosystems at local, regional, and national levels.
- Provide public education and training programs that improve understanding of coastal ecosystems and their stewardship.
- Steward coastal ecosystems by managing invasive species, restoring habitats, and collaborating with watershed partners and residents.
- Collaborating with local, regional, and national partners to support resilient coastal watersheds where natural and human communities thrive.
Reason for Participating on the Skagit Watershed Council
Our goal of a healthy and resilient coastal ecosystem stewarded by an informed community is well aligned with SWC’s collaborative watershed approach to achieve healthy ecosystems for salmon. Through collaboration with partners we can advance our common interests in thriving natural and human communities.