This project includes removal or setback of bank hardening that blocks HMZ to restore habitat-forming channel migration processes. The objectives of the project are to encourage greater interaction between the river and the HMZ in order to increase the availability of off-channel habitat, reduce mainstem velocities, and encourage floodplain deposition of fine sediment. Locations, HMZ area made accessible, and length of bank hardening removed/setback include: (1) Caron Creek area, up to 57 acres of HMZ reconnected, up to 625 feet of bank hardening removed/setback; (2) Standard Creek area, up to 39 acres of HMZ reconnected, up to 560 feet of bank hardening removed/setback; (3) River Farm area, up to 40 acres of HMZ reconnected, up to 340 feet of bank hardening removed/setback; and (4) McCarty Creek area, up to 40 acres of HMZ reconnected some secondary channel development. Projects are contingent on landowner willingness to proceed with project or sell conservation easement (see Acquisition of Priority Habitats action).