Coastal wetlands are among nature’s most productive ecosystems, essential to migratory birds and a wide diversity of other wildlife and fish species, including Pacific salmon.

PCJV projects benefit the following coastal wetland ecosystems:

• tidal wetlands and estuaries
• marine areas
• freshwater wetlands
• upland habitats near wetlands

Coastal wetland ecosystems are important for these values:

• wintering areas for waterfowl and migratory birds
• migration corridors and staging areas
• biological diversity and productivity
• water quality and flood control
• economic diversificaton