Swale Creek, a major tributary of the Klickitat River, currently "pools up" during the summer months - there is not enough flowing water to connect the upper reaches of the stream to its mouth at the Klickitat River. This project proposes native vegetation plantings along a tributary to Swale Creek which has been denuded of vegetation due to excessive cattle grazing. Under new ownership, the cattle have been permanently removed & the landowner is excited about restoring her riparian area. Planting will occur in late October or early November 1999 and will be carried out by the Northwest Service Academy's Watershed Restoration Team, based out of Trout Lake, WA. The plants will be surrounded by filter fabric to reduce weed competition & placed in a chicken wire cage to protect them from foraging animals. The goals of the revegetation project are to raise water levels, reduce evaporation, and lower water temperature, all of which are important conditions for salmon habitat. This native vegetation planting proposal is a companion to other Swale Creek sub-basin restoration projects already completed or in progress including Swale Creek stream survey; development of sediment retention devices; livestock exclusion fences (over 4 miles); and in-stream weirs & log placement.