Ecostudies Institute is dedicated to the conservation of native species and their ecosystems.

Cascadia Research, a non-profit Washington State corporation, researches marine mammal and bird biology, animal behavior, ecology, and pollution ecology.

The Morse Wildlife Preserve contains more than 90 acres of land that was preserved to be wildlife habitat. It also provides an exceptional educational and recreational experience for hundreds of visitors each year.

Gray's Harbor National Wildlife Refuge offers recreation in the Grays Harbor Estuary.

Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in Olympia, Washington, is located where the freshwater of the Nisqually River flows into Puget Sound. The mosaic of different habitats found on the River Delta provide optimal conditions for diverse and abundant wildlife.

The Center provides field trip opportunities, supplemental classroom activities, and summer camps, all aimed at sharing the beauty and uniqueness of the Nisqually Estuary and learning the values of conservation, particularly with regard to South Puget Sound.