Dike setbacks and other projects that increase connectivity between the channel and its floodplain or between the channel and existing off-channel habitat. Does not include digging artificial channels. A cooperative project between the City of Yakima, Yakima County and WSDOT is seeking to restore floodplain functions in conjunction with planned capital projects for water conservation, elimination of irrigation diversions, reconstruction of Power House Road, and actions to protect US 12 from erosion. Wetland habitats with relatively cool water sources are found at several places along the river: across from Naches Wonderland, within and downstream of Eschbach Park, and the Buckskin Slough in the lower Naches. All of these areas could support increased rearing for salmonids and should be the focus of restoration activities. Proposals are described in the Upper Yakima Comprehensive Flood Management Plan.