The King County Department of Natural Resources purchased 10 properties capturing 37.6 acres on the Tolt River. The acquired parcels lie in significant channel migration areas along the lower Tolt River, approximately from RM 2.5 - 3.5 and from RM 5.5 - 6.5. Much of this area is a high quality, undeveloped riparian corridor. Log jams create pools and deflect flows into side channels. The number and extent of side-channel formations provide a high degree of habitat complexity, creating a full range of habitats for multiple species and multiple life stages of salmon and other species. The objective of this acquisition is to prevent additional residential development in the stream corridor up to the Forest Production District boundary and to encourage the interplay of natural processes on the landscape. Acquired land is managed for habitat protection by the King County Parks System. King County Parks System has an excellent track record of managing habitat areas through its natural area protocol, which currently applies to more than 1,000 acres countywide.