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Clallam River Habitat Assessment (Funded 2004)
Current Status: Active

We propose a systematic watershed-scale habitat assessment of the Clallam River, building upon existing information. Using this comprehensive assessment, the project will also develop a prioritized list of actions to alleviate limiting factors identified. It is envisioned that this work would be guided by a “restoration workgroup”, modeled on the Dungeness River Restoration Workgroup. The workgroup will include technical representatives from the project sponsors, as well as local citizens from Clallam Bay and the watershed. The Clallam River flows through the community of Clallam Bay and has been under intense scrutiny recently. Rapid and significant changes in the location of the river mouth threaten State and County Park infrastructure. The periodic closure of the river mouth during low flows has been identified as a potential barrier to salmon migration, and in 1998 the river was placed on the 303(d) list for temperature. The WRIA 19 LFA identified fine sediment, road density, riparian condition, barrier culverts, and lack of LWD as additional factors limiting salmon production in the river. Despite these conditions, the Clallam River remains a viable salmon stream, with the potential for greater production (possibly including a chinook run), as emphasized by its Tier 2 status in the NOPLE strategy. We believe that this project will lead to the most effective use of resources when implementing prioritized restoration actions within the watershed.