The introduction of non-native varieties of reed canarygrass is a significant problem in Muck Creek, aggravated by the loss of riparian vegetation. This grass was actively promoted to farmers since the early 1900's as an excellent pasture grass especially in wet areas.  It soon escaped and naturalized in wetlands and along streams throughout the Puget Sound region and Muck Creek was no exception.  This grass does extremely well in habitats where water levels fluctuate as it does in Muck Creek. The objective of this project is to restore salmon habitat in Muck Creek by increasing the riparian buffer within a 2-km treatment reach.  Within this reach we will focus on three distinct areas, the Roy City Park, next to the Roy Grange and on two properties owned privately.  Together the planting area will be a minimum of 1.4 acres. The average buffer width along the Park and the Grange will only be about 25 feet due to buildings and roads nearby. The average buffer width along the creek on the privately owned properties will be 60feet, or about 60% of the width of an undisturbed prairie creek riparian buffer.