Streams & Shorelines - Ellis Creek Watershed

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The three headwater tributaries of Ellis Creek flow from outside the City limits, but they converge at the Priest Point Park boundary just above Gull Harbor Road at Ames Road. The lower reach flows entirely through Priest Point Park property and discharges at the beautiful Ellis Cove. The upper watershed is rural with some suburban development and the lower half-mile reach is forested. This watershed is very intact, and the stream has good water quality and instream structure.

Watershed Characteristics

Watershed Area

1,472 Acres

Forest Area

673 Acres (46%)

Urban Area*

570 Acres (40%)

Stream Miles

2.0 miles

Drainage

Budd Inlet

Water Quality

 Fish: Good Condition
  Swimming: Moderate Risk

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*Urban Area is Impervious Surface Area

 

Unique Natural Features

While there is no trail along Ellis Creek, the Ellis Cove Trail in Priest Point Park offers a great opportunity to walk along the shore of this wonderful estuary, especially during low tide.

Contact Us

Contact staff member Patricia Pyle at 360.570.5841 or email publicworks@ci.olympia.wa.us

Contacting Public Works

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