PROTECT WASHINGTON WATERS
Washington’s rivers are central to our quality of life. They provide clean drinking water, habitat for salmon, and recreation opportunities. They are vital to a thriving, sustainable future for Washington’s communities.
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We must protect our waters for future generations. Clean, flowing water is our culture. It’s our well-being. It’s our prosperity.
Napeequa River
The Napeequa cuts through steep walls of glacier peaks on all sides, creating a narrow valley that remains untouched by development and human activity.
Cascade River
The Cascade River is an important tributary to the Skagit River. Cold clear water makes the Cascade River an excellent place for salmon to spawn and rear. Chum, Chinook, coho, sockeye, and pink salmon; steelhead, bull, rainbow, and coastal cutthroat trout; summer steelhead, rainbow trout, sockeye, and spring Chinook–all make their homes here.
Green River
The Green River flows into the North Fork Toutle River, onto the Cowlitz River and is a gene bank for winter steelhead and provides abundant recreational opportunities.
Outstanding Waters or Outstanding National Resource Waters
Outstanding Waters or Outstanding National Resource Waters (ONRWs) are rivers, streams, lakes, and wetlands that receive special protections to preserve water quality and ensure future generations of Washingtonians have access to clean water. The protection afforded by Outstanding Waters designation respects the role of clean water as the lifeblood of our communities, ensuring that people from all walks of life can enjoy the benefits of clean water in our special places.
