Stonerose Interpretive Center, Republic, WA 99166. The Stonerose Fossil Site in Republic, Washington with its wide variety of Eocene flora and its more limited Eocene fauna is often the scene of hectic but purposeful activity. The curator and her assistants maintain a careful watchon the activities on the site and control over the removal of the fossils.
Visitors are limited to three fossils per day.
Unidentified or exceptional specimens of fossils are kept for scientific analyses or added to the Stonerose collection. One of the major functions of the Center is to educate the visitors of the importance of science and scientific methodology. On all levels amateurs contribute to the success of Stonerose. Funding is a community effort involving county, city, and private resources, as well as the activities of the Stonerose Center itself.