[Same project, assuming that funding will not be granted through PSAR large cap in 2020]. We are proposing to purchase 322 acres in the Skookum Creek watershed to protect and enhance fish and wildlife species. This includes 170 acres of wetlands and almost three miles of Skookum Creek and tributaries. The parcels represent essentially the last buildable land in the system subject to development pressure. The watershed is not highly developed and is rated as being a high priority for protection and restoration. Skookum Creek supports healthy runs of fall chum, a declining but stable run of coho, an unknown population of ESA listed steelhead trout and an extremely strong run of cutthroat trout. In Phase 1 of this project, 164 acres were purchased and conserved. Another 163 acres are being negotiated at this time.