This project will conduct preliminary planning for the restoration of Chambers Estuary, primarily through acquisition of part or all of the "Abitibi" site. Eventual project outcomes include; • Acquisition of property currently zoned industrial for permanent preservation as open space • Removal of fill materials and manmade structures which impede salmon movement and life cycle processes • Restoration of riparian habitat along estaurine shoreline Successful completion of this project will requre a multi-agency effort, and since Chambers Estuary serves as refuge habitat for Nisqually River salmonids, the project has "cross-over" interest for the WRIA 11 Habitat Workgroup as well. The first phase of this planning project will allow the District to convene the agencies and organizations interested in this restoration project, as well as to work with the private landowners whose property interests must be secured to implement restoration.