Once completed, the Qwuloolt project will restore historic tidal processes to 400 acres of isolated floodplain in the lower Snohomish River estuary and its connection to two stream systems. Only 17% of habitat in the estuary remains and Chinook production capacity is estimated at 40-61% of its historic level. This project addresses all of the highest priority actions for ecological recovery. Increasing the amount of tidal marsh and habitat complexity, and reducing habitat fragmentation will provide significant improvements in Chinook salmon abundance, productivity, and diversity. Implementation will occur in four phases: I - feasibility and property acquisition; II - alternatives development, environmental and public review, and studies; III - permitting, design, and construction; IV - monitoring. This grant was used to implement a portion of Phase III; including geotechnical surveys for setback levee construction, design of flood and stormwater conveyance features, and project management activities. Work resulted in final project design drawings and technical specifications necessary for construction to begin in 2012. SRFB funding has been provided for phases I and II, through grants #01-1290A and 04-1587N. ALEA funding has been provided for the construction portion of phase II, through grant #06-1604R.