Friends of Saltwater State Park

Mission

The mission of Friends of Saltwater State Park (FOSWSP) is to support Saltwater State Park for the betterment of visitors and the environment. In order to accomplish this mission, FOSWSP will promote watershed stewardship and conservation through education, guidance, fund-raising, and environmental monitoring. Friends will also promote safety and the importance of enhancing the environmental and human relationship for users of the land and marine environments.

Description

Saltwater State Park is a 137-acre camping park featuring 1,445 feet of saltwater shoreline on Puget Sound. Saltwater State Park delivers a sandy beach getaway on the edge of Washington's largest urban area. Set on a stretch of shoreline between Tacoma and Seattle, Saltwater is one of the most popular Washington state parks. While you won't often have the beach to yourself on a warm summer day, the atmosphere can't be beat. Wade in the shallows, make sand castles or play on the driftwood-strewn shore. Explore Saltwater's tide pools or its seasonal salmon spawning in McSorley Creek. If you prefer to view sea life from under the water, Saltwater is the only state park with an underwater artificial reef for diving. The reef is a protected marine sanctuary. Hike on the cool green forested trails, and watch the kids play in the playground.

Friends of Saltwater State Park is a new organization focused on conservation and awareness efforts within the park. The group focuses on four primary objectives:
1. Support the enhancements of the terrestrial habitat through invasive species control, trail maintenance, and general upkeep.
2. To enhance and install land-based and marine markings to clearly delineate marine protected areas
3. To enhance education, utilization and safety of park patrons in the marine and terrestrial environments
4. Support the enhancement and awareness of the marine habitat through promote intertidal and sub-tidal low-level rocky habitat education, marine life surveys, and shoreline and creek restoration support

Friends of Saltwater State Park is a 501c3 organization.