Project objectives:Implement revegetation elements of the Deschutes Riparian Rehabilitation Plan, which was developed as a community effort in 1993, and adopted as part of the city of Tumwater Shoreline Master Program in 1994. Involve City of Tumwater and Conservation District staff, and volunteers from diverse community groups in projects to "preserve, protect, enhance and restore the plant, fish and wildlife habitat associated with the Deschutes River" (Plan objectives). Geographic Scope: Revegetation of one river mile or 3.63 acres. Benefits to salmon:Habitat at this location is poor due to high temperature, lack of large woody debris and excess sediment. Temperature and sediment are listed as water quality limiting factors on the 303(d) list for the Deschutes River. Chinook and Coho are resident in the river. The proposed projects will provide bank stabilization, more diversified habitat, erosion and temperature control, and shade on both sides of the river, and will filter surface water runoff from adjacent lands. Future phases will focus on revegetation at additional sites as well as bank stabilization and erosion/sediment control.Scientific basis:This project was reviewed and ranked high by the South Puget Sound workgroup of the subregional ESU, which is coordinated by Mark Swartout, Thurston County Natural Resource Specialist. It received independent review by a tribal fisheries biologist from the Squaxin Island Tribe.