To improve fish passage and enhance habitat, Kitsap County permanently closed Sunde Road at Clear Creek and removed the culvert in Summer 2013. The project was completed and a ribbon cutting ceremony took place on October 9, 2013 . The culvert at Sunde Road prevented fish from accessing upstream habitat on Clear Creek. Since the culvert was listed as a fish-passage barrier, replacing it was a high priority. In addition to improving fish passage, this project restored instream and riparian habitat and improved water quality. Based on technical analysis and feedback from residents and after considering the options the County decided to remove the culvert, dead-end Sunde Road on both sides of the creek, and install a footbridge.