- The Skagit Bay Estuary Unit is comprised of estuary and intertidal area. This unit is primarily accessible by boat; there is some local area walk-in access during low tides. There are six locations offering access to this unit: WDFW Skagit Headquarters Unit (has a boat ramp); Big Ditch and Davis Slough (hand-launch boat access); Jensen; Milltown; and North Fork. Tides and river levels may restrict access. Recreation opportunities on the unit include waterfowl hunting, fishing, wildlife observation, hiking, boating and kayaking. The Skagit estuary contains critical habitats for waterfowl, shorebirds, fish and other aquatic species.
- Port Orchard — Thumbnail History (historylink.org)
Port Orchard, located in south Kitsap County, was platted as Sidney in 1886 by Frederick Stevens, who wanted to name the future town after his father, Sidney Merrill Stevens. He chose a site on the southern shore of the Sinclair Inlet, part of Port Orchard Bay. Sidney quickly became became known for its lumber industry, pottery works, small businesses, and agricultural opportunities…
- Skagit Wildlife Area (wdfw.wa.gov)
The Skagit Wildlife Area contains 18,138 acres of wildlife habitat composed primarily of intertidal estuary, managed agricultural lands, and native habitats. The area is divided into 21 separate management units, the majority of which are scattered throughout the west half of Skagit County, with some in Island, Snohomish, and San Juan counties…