ABOUT US

ONRC Organizational Chart

Policy Advisory Board

Strategic Plan

Origin and Mission

The Vision

Legislative Origins

Mission and a Statement of Purpose

Guiding Principles

Criteria of Priorities for Selection

Funding

Legislative Origins

Acting on a recommendation made by the Commission on Old Growth Alternatives for Washington's Forest Trust Lands, the Washington State legislature created the Olympic Natural Resources Center as part of the University of Washington. The mission of the Center is to conduct research and education on natural resource management practices which integrate ecological and economic values. A broadly representative policy advisory board appointed by the governor advises the Deans of the College of Forest Resources and the College of Ocean and Fishery Sciences on policies for the Center.

Strategic Priorities: Forestry Program
Active Management of Riparian Areas and Watersheds
Threatened and Endangered Species
Stand and Landscape Management for Biodiversity
Long Term Soil and Site Productivity

Strategic Priorities: Marine Program
Understanding Estuaries
Marine-Terrestrial Interactions
Shellfish Enhancement
Partnerships with Grays Harbor and Peninsula Colleges