National Estuary Program (NEP): Habitat Strategic Initiative Support for NTAs
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National Estuary Program (NEP): Habitat Strategic Initiative Support for NTAs
Washington's Department of Fish and Wildlife and Department of Natural Resources serve as co-leads of the Habitat Strategic Initiative, one of three Strategic Initiatives. The Strategic Initiative Lead (SIL) facilitates an Advisory Team made up of technical and policy experts in the region, develops and manages habitat recovery Implementation Strategies, and works in coordination with the other SILs, the Partnership, EPA, Tribes, LIOs, and other partners throughout the region.