Snoqualmie Pass

Ecosystem Overview

The Snoqualmie Pass ecosystem supports 16 documented wildlife species across 15 taxonomic genera. Located in Kittitas County, Washington, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 4 frequently observed species and 3 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. While Kittitas County nearby has 84% more documented species, Snoqualmie Pass offers unique wildlife observation opportunities. This location ranks #3 for species diversity among 11 Kittitas County County natural areas, placing it in the 73th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittitas County

-84% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Ribes bracteosum

stinking currant

Very Common2 obs.

Streptopus lanceolatus

Sessile-Leaved Twisted-Stalk

Very Common1 obs.

Platanthera stricta

slender rein orchid

Very Common1 obs.

Spiranthes romanzoffiana

Irish Lady's-Tresses

Very Common1 obs.

Collomia linearis

Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Trumpet

Very Common1 obs.

Collomia grandiflora

large-flowered collomia

Common1 obs.

Luetkea pectinata

partridgefoot

Common1 obs.

Spiraea splendens

subalpine meadowsweet

Common1 obs.

Cirsium edule

edible thistle

Common1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common1 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Common1 obs.

Veronica americana

speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Anchusa officinalis

alkanet

Occasional1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Tiarella trifoliata

sugar-scoop

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurea montana

Mountain Knapweed

Occasional1 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kittitas County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittitas County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Cle Elum

Importance: 0.39

20 species

-20% vs. current

Kendall Peak Lakes

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+700% vs. current

Manastash Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Lake Easton

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Roslyn

Importance: 0.30

8 species

+100% vs. current

Vantage

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+700% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.24

7 species

+129% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Kittitas County County.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

Species Count

-11%

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 8 nearby locations in Kittitas County County, Washington

Nearby Natural Areas

Kittitas County

Importance: 0.40

100 species

-84% vs. current

Cle Elum

Importance: 0.39

20 species

-20% vs. current

Kendall Peak Lakes

Importance: 0.35

2 species

+700% vs. current

Manastash Lake

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Lake Easton

Importance: 0.35

1 species

+1500% vs. current

Roslyn

Importance: 0.30

8 species

+100% vs. current

Vantage

Importance: 0.29

2 species

+700% vs. current

Easton

Importance: 0.24

7 species

+129% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 11 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common4 species

Common5 species

Occasional4 species

Rare3 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#3 of 11 locations

73th percentile for diversity

vs. Kittitas County

-84% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 16 total documented species.

Ribes bracteosum

stinking currant

Very Common2 obs.

Streptopus lanceolatus

Sessile-Leaved Twisted-Stalk

Very Common1 obs.

Platanthera stricta

slender rein orchid

Very Common1 obs.

Spiranthes romanzoffiana

Irish Lady's-Tresses

Very Common1 obs.

Collomia linearis

Narrow-Leaf Mountain-Trumpet

Very Common1 obs.

Collomia grandiflora

large-flowered collomia

Common1 obs.

Luetkea pectinata

partridgefoot

Common1 obs.

Spiraea splendens

subalpine meadowsweet

Common1 obs.

Cirsium edule

edible thistle

Common1 obs.

Tanacetum vulgare

tansy

Common1 obs.

Pilosella aurantiaca

King-Devil

Common1 obs.

Veronica americana

speedwell

Occasional1 obs.

Anchusa officinalis

alkanet

Occasional1 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Occasional1 obs.

Tiarella trifoliata

sugar-scoop

Occasional1 obs.

Centaurea montana

Mountain Knapweed

Occasional1 obs.

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