Little Manzanita Bay Estuary

  • Kayakers in the Little Manzanita Bay Estuary
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Precious Waterways in Need of Protection

Conservation Opportunity: Little Manzanita Bay Estuary

Salmon and herring spawn in its cold, clear water; kingfishers patrol its shorelines and streams; and critically endangered Southern Resident orcas are supported by its vital shoreline and tidelands. Little Manzanita Bay and its broader watershed, extending from uplands to estuary, is home to some of the last remaining intact habitats on the Island.

This parcel supports a healthy Puget Sound ecosystem with 5.1 total acres of intact estuary and nearshore habitat, 1,149 feet of undisturbed shoreline and 2.8 acres of critical tidelands. This conservation opportunity will expand protections west of the existing Miller-Kirkman Preserve, extending crucial wildlife networks.

Help lead the campaign to secure the Little Manzanita Bay Estuary!

The Stand for the Land campaign represents a significant achievement for our community. Now, we have an opportunity to protect the most vital estuary on the island. Please pledge your support today to help raise the needed $1,000,000* to protect this property.

Your bold support will aid in our rapid response to conserve this vulnerable estuary.

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Please note that this property is not currently open to the public.

Map indicating the Little Manzanita Bay Estuary, located adjacent to Miller-Kirkman Preserve.
Acres to be Protected

5.1 acres

Fundraising Goal

~$1,000,000

Conservation Features
      • Shoreline
      • Wildlife Networks
      • Climate Resilience
      • Streams & Wetlands
      • Proximity & Expansion
      • Keystone Species
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