This project improved in-channel habitat through the addition of large wood to Taneum Creek, a tributary to the Yakima River. The project was conceived and managed by Yakama Nation biologist Scott Nicolai. The goal of the project was to Increase stream habitat function through additions of large wood to the creek and floodplain in a low-cost manner by selectively thinning overstocked forest stands adjacent to the creek. In many stands, fire exclusion has lead to unnaturally dense conditions. In cooperation with the WDFW and DNR, worksites were identified where trees could be removed from the riparian area without compromising shade or slope stability. Phase 1 (2008-2009) was funded by MCFEG. A Washington Conservation Corps crew used grip hoists and other hand tools to move 400 trees into the stream. The majority of the trees are greater than ten inches in diameter. High flows in the spring of 2008 sorted the wood into a natural distribution, providing an indication of how large wood replenishment can serve to restore stream processes. Phase 2 (2010) was funded by BPA and the USFWS Western Native Trout program. About 400 trees were selectively thinned and 350-400 trees with rootwads were trucked into the watershed and installed. A total count was not recorded, because the contract was open-ended allowing for flexibility toward the end of the contract period. The project improves in-stream habitat by adding complexity to the channel and improves the forested riparian conditions