Designates bull kelp forests as the official state marine forest of Washington.

The bill designates bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) forests as the official state marine forest of Washington. It recognizes the cultural, economic, and ecological importance of bull kelp to the state, including its role in supporting marine species and tribal communities. The legislation also respects and upholds the treaty rights of Indian tribes, ensuring that the designation does not infringe upon these inherent rights.

Designates bull kelp forests as the official state marine forest of Washington.

The bill designates bull kelp (Nereocystis luetkeana) forests as the official state marine forest of Washington. It recognizes the cultural, economic, and ecological importance of bull kelp to the state, including its role in supporting marine species and tribal communities. The legislation also respects and upholds the treaty rights of Indian tribes, ensuring that the designation does not infringe upon these inherent rights.