Nisqually Reach Aquatic Reserve

Founded in 2011 to help protect important native aquatic ecosystems in Puget Sound.  We are now looking to expand the Aquatic Reserve 5000 acres and we need you help.

To help the center support Aquatic Reserves, click here.

   Over 40 Years of Education

For 40 years, the Nisqually Reach Nature Center has offered environmental education to thousands of youth and young adults at Luhr Beach in Olympia, Washington, and in the classroom.

To help our educational programs by donating, click here.

   Community Science Research

For 40 years, NRNC has been monitoring the health of South Puget Sound with the help of citizen stewards. Our Community Science programs include Pigeon Guillemot Surveys and Forage Fish Beach Spawning Surveys. We have also partnered with other groups on Larval Crab Surveys, the Mussel Watch Program, and the DNR ANeMoNe project. 

 Please consider making a donation to help our Mission. Click here to donate.