Moving Marshes in the Puget SoundThis time series is composed of false-color images acquired by Landsats 5, 7, 8, and 9 and displays Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge in a shortwave-infrared combination. In this combination, vegetation appears bright green, water appears dark blue, and bare earth appears tan. NASA Landsat/Ross WalterJuly 30, 2026The Billy Frank Jr. Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge is tucked southeast of Seattle, among the twisting inlets of the Puget Sound. Coastal wetlands like the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge protect against flooding and erosion, provide critical habitat for wildlife, and support fisheries. The rebounding wetlands of the Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge are a success story, but a rare one.