Marine life salvage opportunity - Maury Island

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Marine life salvage opportunity - Maury Island

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This just showed up in my email inbox... Apologies if it has already been posted elsewhere.

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Marine Life Salvage Opportunity in the Maury Island Aquatic Reserve

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is partnering with King County Parks to remove a derelict creosote-treated pier and its associated structures from the shoreline fronting the Maury Island Natural Area. Creosote-treated pilings leach toxic chemicals into Puget Sound’s waters long after their useful lifespan. Removing these materials helps restore habitat for salmon, herring, forage fish, and other species by eliminating the source of toxins that would otherwise persist in the food web. This project will remove 150 derelict creosote-treated piles and 2,000 square feet of overwater structure, restoring important shoreline habitat located in DNR’s Maury Island Aquatic Reserve.

The local dive community has expressed an interest in salvaging marine life, such as anemones and starfish, from pilings slated for removal. Given the proximity of an artificial reef that functions as a local dive site, there is an opportunity for interested divers to salvage and transfer marine life to the nearby dive site. Please see the attached map for the salvage and transfer locations.

Demolition will begin on September 6th, with marine contracting equipment mobilizing to the site as early as September 5th. Divers must stay out of the area when equipment is present. Divers are advised that the structures slated for removal are derelict and any salvage efforts are conducted at a diver’s own risk.

This effort has been approved by the Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife; no transfer permits or collector’s permits were necessary. For additional information, please contact: Jordanna Black at (253) 880-6612 or Jordanna.black@dnr.wa.gov.


Jordanna Black
Restoration Specialist
Aquatic Restoration Program
Washington State Department of Natural Resources
(253) 880-6612
jordanna.black@dnr.wa.gov
www.dnr.wa.gov
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Re: Marine life salvage opportunity - Maury Island

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I at least posted the map silly ;)
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Re: Marine life salvage opportunity - Maury Island

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lol.. oops, i was distracted by my 360 video edit of Tongue Point topside and chatting with you about its marine reserve status <grin> Going back shortly now that vis has opened up to shoot virtual kelp forest dive, did you know there is a nice patch of Macrocystis out there now?
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