The objective is to open the upper end of the Groeneveld Slough to allow water to flow through it the late summer to provide habitat for juvenile chinook, coho, chum, steelhead & searun cutthroat trout without creating a flood hazard in the winter. The slough will also provide habitat for juveniles during flood events. The site is typified in Limiting Factors Section of the Snohomish County ESA Salmon Conservation Early Action Program. The site is a perfect example of side channel slough habitat that can be restored to maximum salmon productivity. It consists of approximately 6,000 ft. of channel that needs some modification to provide a year-round flow of water. This is a community-based partnership with the private land owner & Northwest Chinook Recovery (a nonprofit group), plus the Stilly-Snohomish Fisheries Enhancement Task Force, Trout Unlimited & other local groups. The slough entrance (see attached plan) is 1,000 ft, downstream of the Sultan & Skykomish River (RM34) confluence. The landowner agrees not to log the area (90 acres) or use the riparian area for agriculture. The three major construction areas are the inlet, diversion to the primary branch & outlet of the secondary branch. The log jam diversion point will require placement of additional logs secured to prevent floating away during foods. The survey, modeling & permits will be in place for construction to start in late summer of 1999.