Lily Point Marine Reserve

Lily Point Marine Reserve at Point Roberts, Washington, protects more than 275 acres of shoreline, bluffs, beaches, and tidelands in a notably rich coastal environment. Formed by glacial deposits about 15,000 years ago, the point known in the Salish language as Chelhtenem long served as a major salmon fishing place and an important Central Coast Salish reef net fishery, as well as a site of spiritual traditions including the First Salmon Ceremony. In the late 19th century, non-Native fish traps displaced that fishery, and a cannery later operated here. The site is recognized for both its cultural significance and its vital habitat for salmon, birds, and other coastal wildlife.

Point Roberts, Washington · United States