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OverviewThe northern right whale dolphin (Lissodelphis borealis) is one of the most unusual marine mammals of the North Pacific Ocean. It is the only dolphin species in the Northern Hemisphere with no hint of a dorsal fin, and it is very slender and streamlined, making it appear almost eel-like. Northern right whale dolphins are found only in cool temperate waters of the North Pacific...

Shoreline modification is pervasive in the Puget Sound region and the use of physical structures to curtail erosion, known as armoring, degrades ecosystems and reduces salmonid forage opportunities. Shore Friendly, a program of the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, supports waterfront stewardship on private lands through technical assistance and financial incentive programs that promote the reduction of shoreline armor. This article provides a link to a 2023 report submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Professional Science in Fisheries and Wildlife Administration at Oregon State University.

The 2026-2030 Action Agenda was approved by the Puget Sound Partnership's Leadership Council on June 3rd, 2026. After adopting the plan, the Leadership Council submitted it to the EPA and requested that the Action Agenda be approved as the Comprehensive Conservation Management Plan for the Puget Sound National Estuary Program.