Muck Creek, a tributary to the Nisqually River, has been identified as a priority for steelhead recovery; however, there has not yet been significant focus on conservation of private lands along Muck Creek and its tributaries. The Nisqually Land Trust proposes to complete a conservation feasibility analysis for privately owned properties in the Muck Creek sub-basin; contact owners of priority in-stream, riparian, floodplain, and wetland habitats in the sub-basin to survey their interest in permanently protecting their property; and complete initial due diligence and property valuation for up to two high priority conservation projects if willing landowners are identified.The feasibility analysis will create a ranked list of properties for landowner outreach based on conservation project criteria, including parcel zoning, land use, proximity to priority habitats, and size; publicly available ownership and real estate information; and the reach-scale habitat and water resources prioritization and site-specific data included in the Muck Creek Watershed Restoration Strategy. This strategy was completed in March 2024 by WRIA 11 salmon recovery partners through separate funding.