On Friday, Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove signed an executive order prohibiting the leasing of 350 acres near the island to promote kelp growth.
OLYMPIA, Wash. — Washington is moving to protect struggling kelp beds near Squaxin Island as part of a broader push to restore critical marine habitats.
On Friday, Lands Commissioner Dave Upthegrove signed an executive order prohibiting the leasing of 350 acres near the island to promote kelp growth.
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