Pierce County used this grant to acquire 12.85 acres of agricultural land and return it to good quality riparian habitat, building upon previous acquisitions to provide protection to South Prairie Creek salmon. South Prairie Creek, the primary tributary to the Carbon River, is the most important salmon spawning area in the Puyallup watershed, producing nearly half of all the wild steelhead in the Puyallup River system, the only significant run of pink salmon and important returns of Chinook, coho and chum salmon and coastal cutthroat. The property is zoned for agricultural use and is maintained as pastureland. Many organizations and individuals have joined in the county's efforts along South Prairie Creek. The county contributed $70,154.