This category of projects include 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. Chimaucm Creek Lower Mainstem and Estuary: The Lower Mainstem of Chimacum Creek begins at Irondale Beach, continues up through Irondale and Port Hadlock and ends at the confluence of the Mainstem and the East Fork at river mile 2.6.

B. Upper Mainstem, Headwaters, and Tributaties: The Upper Mainstem begins at the confluence of the mainstem (at river miles 2.6) and the East Fork, and continues upstream through Chimacum, Center Valley, and up to the headwaters of the mainstem on Eaglemount.

C. East Fork Chimacum Ck. and Tributaries: The East Fork of Chimacum Creek begins at the confluence of Chimacum Creek (at river mile 2.6) and the East Fork, and it continues upstream through Beaver Valley to the headwaters of the East Fork.