Sponsor: Hood Canal SEG Program: Salmon Federal Projects Status: Active Project Start Date: 12/08/2016 Agreement End Date: 04/10/2021Project Agreement • August 16th, 2021
Contract Type FiledAugust 16th, 2021This planning and acquisition project is the initial phase of restoring floodplain connectivity, salmonid spawning and rearing habitat, and riparian vegetation in the Moon Valley Reach of the Big Quilcene River. Four agricultural parcels encompassing the historic floodplain and channel migration zone (CMZ) of the Big Quilcene River will be acquired. A stakeholder supported conceptual habitat restoration design that addresses hydrologic and geomorphic processes, salmon habitat, water quality, a functioning riparian zone, flood resilience, and recreational access will be developed. Later phases will complete the preliminary and final designs and restore floodplain connectivity, salmonid spawning and rearing habitat, and riparian vegetation in the Moon Valley Reach.