Ink Blot Natural Area Preserve

The Ink Blot Natural Area Preserve extends across 184 acres of wetlands and Sphagnum bogs within three parallel glacier-formed basins in Washington state.

The Washington State Department of Natural Resources acquired this land from private ownership in 2010 to establish a protected natural area preserve.

The preserve represents Washington state's dedication to protecting natural wetland ecosystems through its Natural Areas Program for scientific research and conservation.

Researchers interested in conducting ecological studies at the preserve need to contact David Wilderman, the natural areas ecologist, for project proposals.

The three distinct basins separated by glacial till contain no connecting channels, creating isolated wetland environments with specific plant and animal communities.

Location: Mason County

Website: https://www.dnr.wa.gov/ink-blot-natural-area-preserve

Operator: Washington State Department of Natural Resources

Website: https://dnr.wa.gov/ink-blot-natural-area-preserve

GPS coordinates: 47.29286,-123.24422

Latest update: November 20, 2025 13:11