Stewardship
The Stewardship Program is charged with conserving and protecting the unique, yet vulnerable, natural and cultural heritage preserved within Washington's diverse state park system, while providing sustainable recreational and educational opportunities for current and future generations.
Duties
The program is guided by an interdisciplinary team providing statewide technical support and leadership in the preservation of historic sites structures and artifacts, as well as sustainable management of natural resources.
Current activities
The Stewardship Program is currently involved in a variety of resource management activities that address forest health issues, preserving vulnerable historic structures, improving state park sustainability practices, and more.
Climate Change Adaptation Planning
Washington State Parks recently contracted with the Climate Impacts Group to conduct a climate change vulnerability assessment. The study, which is a first step in developing an agency climate change adaptation plan, identifies climate trends which are already impacting state park operations and highlights programmatic areas likely to be impacted.
Preparing Washington State Parks for Climate Change
- 01-WA Parks Vulnerability (PDF)
- 02- WA Parks Vulnerability (PDF)
- 03- WA Parks Vulnerability (PDF)
- 04-References WA Parks Vulnerability (PDF)
- 05-Appendix A WA Parks Vulnerability (PDF)
- 06-Appendix B WA Parks Vulnerability (PDF)
- 07-Appendix C WA Parks Vulnerability (PDF)
- 08-Appendix C WA Parks Vulnerability (PDF)
- 09-Appendix C WA Parks Vulnerability (PDF)
- 10-Appendix D WA Parks Vulnerability (PDF)
- 11-Appendix D WA Parks Vulnerability (PDF)
- 12-Appendix D WA Parks Vulnerability (PDF)
Scientific research permit
The diverse resources within the Washington state parks system offer a variety of research opportunities. Conducting research in a Washington state park requires a research permit. To conduct research, survey, or collect any natural resource at a Washington state park, you must complete and submit the scientific research permit application.
Before starting please read the application instructions (PDF). The form must be filled out in one session, and the instructions let you know the information needed.
A minimum of six weeks is required to process scientific research permits, and an application fee is necessary to cover agency processing costs.
Scientific research permit application
Contact Information
Artifacts
Email Cultural Resources
Phone: 360-586-0206
Historic Preservation
Email Historic Preservation
Phone: 360-902-0930
Natural Resources
Email Natural Resources
Phone: 360-902-8641
Salmon Recovery
Email Salmon Recovery
Phone: 360-902-8634
Sustainability
Email Sustainability
Phone: 360-902-8541