Habitat protection is a priority action. Non-regulatory riparian protection incentives are successful and with sufficient funding could be more widely used. Currently a County-sponsored riparian habitat protection program is funded by one-time only grant dollars. Through conservation easements, the program has contributed to protecting in perpetuity about 500 acres of marine and freshwater riparian habitat. The project protects high quality fish habitat and helps to support ecosystem function. Project partners include Clallam County, land trusts; willing private landowners; tribes; cities; state agencies, and local businesses.