The Nisqually people have traditionally lived off the land and rivers, sustaining our civilization through the respect and protection of our natural ecosystem. The Nisqually Department of Natural Resources maintains these pristine native lands and waterways important to the survival of fish, plants and wildlife, and in turn our cultural heritage.

The Natural Resources Department has a number of programs including:

• Habitat Restoration
• Salmon Recovery
• Salmon Enhancement
• Water Quality
• Timber, Fish and Wildlife
• Harvest Management
• Marine Services
• Geographic Information Systems