This category of projects includes those that improve the physical habitat conditions within the stream channel and the surrounding floodplain. Examples include channel reconfiguration, placement of large woody debris (LWD), levee removal or setbacks, and other practices.

Salmon depend on deep pools, clean gravel, and adequate hiding cover while they are in stream systems. Properly functioning stream and floodplain habitats ensure these needs are met for salmon.


The projects listed below are divided into 3 groups (A, B, or C) based on location:

A. Big Quilcene lower mainstem. This reach begins at the Linger Longer Road bridge, River Mile 0.5 and continues upstream to the Hwy 101 Bridge at River Mile 2.7

B. Little Quilcene lower mainstem. This reach begins at approximately RM 0.14 and continues US to the Hwy. 101 Bridge at RM 1.6

C. Tributary reaches