The habitat gap analysis shows that the Sauk River between River KM 5.2-6.2 is lacking in offchannel and backwater habitat. The primary floodplain modifications in this area included several riprap bank protection structures along a road that leads to Dearinger Campground. One on is on the left bank of the Suiattle River at approximately River KM 6.8 and was damaged during the flood of 2003 and is currently being considered for repairs. This is outside of the identified reach, but the floodplain in this area is large enough that restoration at this site could benefit the identified reach. The project at this site involved removing the riprap bank protection and relocating the road outside the floodplain.

The purpose of this project was to restore mainstem channel complexity and the development of offchannel habitat through the process of natural channel migration on the Suiattle River.