Jimmycomelately (JCL) Creek is the historic western stronghold of the Hood Canal/Strait of Juan de Fuca summer chum salmon population. Through extensive stock recovery and habitat restoration work, JCL summer chum are recovering from near extirpation. Even in its restored condition, the JCL estuary contains limited tidal marsh habitat, a preferred habitat type for juvenile chum salmon. The Pitship Pocket Estuary (PPE) contains about 4 acres of tidal marsh habitat and is located only 3.3 miles along the marine migration corridor from the mouth of JCL Creek and is therefore considered an important part of the JCL summer chum ecosystem. Funds have been granted to restore unimpeded fish access into PPE. This habitat protection project will permanently protect PPE and a 150-foot riparian buffer, through the purchase of conservation easements.