Funded habitat recovery projects

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Morse Creek Restoration Feasibility Study (Funded 2004)
Current Status: Active

Morse Creek, historically highly productive but channelized along the east side of its valley is degraded to the point of little productive spawning/rearing habitat. NOPLE Strategy recommends a watershed scale plan to recover and restore the past productivity of 8 anadromous species. Phase I was acquisition of Morse Creek’s floodplain wetland complex. Phase II engineering, hydraulic & ecological analysis provide: longterm vision for restoration of Morse Creek & Estuary; engineering plans for short & long term projects; includes nearly ½ of historic salmonid habitat. Outcomes: accurate cost estimation & a process for landowner outreach, participation & community stewardship. Objectives:

• develop a watershed recovery strategy w/ sequencing of restoration activities to understand the scale of effort for recovery
• analyze specific design options on WDFW property for channel restoration; hydraulic engineering of alternatives: no action, re-meandering through wetlands, or restoration of existing channel. Cost estimate for alternatives
• analyze impacts of/to Hwy 101 plus upstream and downstream floodplain residential communities & estuary, including 1.5+ mi of degraded habitat in the 4 Seasons development. Projects based upon feasibility follow in future phases especially for ESA listed Chinook stock restoration. Early action may include LWD placement design for the upper watershed, the best habitat refuge supporting the majority of spawning for critical stocks such as pink salmon.