Kiana Lodge

Just beyond the stunning wedding venue Kiana Lodge is a small lagoon frequented by otters and herons and, twice a month, a team of dedicated Crab Teamers, too. The property was purchased by Port Madison Enterprises (Suquamish Tribe) in 2004 on shorelines that have fed the Suquamish for innumerable generations. Gratitude to the Suquamish Tribe for permitting them to monitor such a unique and beautiful site is the first thing Kiana Lodge Crab Teamers mention when describing their experience.

“Crab monitoring at Kiana is always full of surprises,” observes Site Captain Jackie McClure. Even after a monthly guessing game at what their traps will capture, unexpected critters still manage to dazzle the team. The lagoon is one of the most diverse sites in the network, having captured 23 species to date. Traps there regularly capture rock crabs, spider crabs, eel-like fish, and even two different echinoderms– sand dollars and green sea urchins. How they get into traps is a mystery! What’s not a mystery are the significant contributions of the dedicated Crab Teamers at Kiana Lodge and the joy of discovery they bring to this important work.

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