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# Deschutes Estuary Project

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- [Home](https://deschutesestuaryproject.org/) - A monumental estuary restoration project in the heart of the Washington State capitol to restore 260 acres of estuarine habitat in South Puget Sound.
- [Community Involvement](https://deschutesestuaryproject.org/community-involvement/) - Community Involvement Ecology and DES have developed a process to solicit input from the community on the estuary design. Community Sounding Board (CSB) In 2024, DES convened a CSB with approximately 25 representatives from the community. These members are meeting with Ecology, DES, and the project team to provide input as the project is designed.
- [Meetings](https://deschutesestuaryproject.org/meetings/) - Meetings Expand categories to view past and future meeting details, including locations, agendas, materials and summaries. Public Meetings Past Meetings Virtual Project Update Meeting February 12, 2026, 5 - 6:15 p.m. Video of Presentation August 19, 2024, 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. Video of Presentation Funding and Governance Work Group Past Meetings July 15, 2024, 12:30
- [Library](https://deschutesestuaryproject.org/library/) - Library Expand categories to view and download documents and resources. Materials from Design and Permitting Phase Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project Fact Sheet Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions from the EIS The following FAQs are sourced from the Final EIS Summary. What is the Capitol Lake – Deschutes Estuary? (Page 37 of PDF) What problem
- [Project](https://deschutesestuaryproject.org/project/) - Project What is the Deschutes Estuary? Historically, what is currently known as Capitol Lake was part of the Deschutes Estuary, where freshwater from the Deschutes River would mix with saltwater from Budd Inlet over expansive tideflats. The Deschutes Estuary has long-standing cultural and spiritual significance to local Tribes, particularly the Squaxin Island Tribe. The Squaxin
- [Design Coordination](https://deschutesestuaryproject.org/design-coordination/) - Design Coordination Ecology is continuing to engage the Squaxin Island Tribe, the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW), and the cities of Olympia and Tumwater throughout the Deschutes Estuary Restoration Project as design partners. The Squaxin Island Tribe and WDFW supplement the project team with expertise in estuary restoration across the South Puget
- [Contact](https://deschutesestuaryproject.org/contact/) - Contact If you have questions about this project please feel free to contact us. All email and comments become public records and, if requested, will be disclosed as required by the Public Records Act 42.56.RCW. Email deschutesestuary@ecy.wa.gov Phone (360) 407-8470 Mail Department of EcologyDeschutes Estuary Restoration ProjectP.O. Box 47600Olympia, WA 98504 Join the Project Email List
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://deschutesestuaryproject.org/frequently-asked-questions/) - Frequently Asked Questions Expand categories to view frequently asked questions and responses. Most-Asked Questions 1. What will the project area be like at low tide? Will it smell? The restored estuary will include tidal flats across the 2-mile project area. The tidal flats will be bordered by other varied habitat types including tidal low marsh,
- [History](https://deschutesestuaryproject.org/history/) - History Time Immemorial Historically, what is currently known as Capitol Lake was part of the Deschutes Estuary, where freshwater from the Deschutes River would mix with saltwater from Budd Inlet over expansive tidal flats. The Deschutes Estuary has long-standing cultural and spiritual significance to local Tribes, particularly the Squaxin Island Tribe. The Squaxin Island Tribe
- [Public Meeting](https://deschutesestuaryproject.org/public-meeting/) - DES invites you to a Public Meeting to learn about and provide your input on design of the future Deschutes Estuary! Monday, August 19, 20245:30 to 8:30 PM In Person: Natural Resources Building1111 Washington St. SE, Olympia, WA Virtually: Webinar ID: 898 6092 3096Passcode: 711171Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89860923096Dial In: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Take our