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The Stillaguamish Tribe is a Co-Lead Entity of the Stillaguamish Watershed Council implementing many restoration projects. Here are a few of the Tribe's projects. The Stillaguamish Tribe, in conjunction with the Family Forest Fish Passage Program, replaced a culvert that was blocking fish passage on Cherokee Creek with a new bridge. As a result approximately 1 mile of new habitat is now accessible to all species of Pacific salmon and trout. The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians sponsored a riparian restoration project on Jim Creek that involved stabilizing a bank with natural logs and slash, planting a buffer with native vegetation and installing fencing that keeps livestock out of the creek. As a result, the water in Jim Creek downstream will be clearer, cleaner, and more friendly for fish. The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians purchased and planted nearly 60 acres on the South Fork Stillaguamish, across from the mouth of Jim Creek. The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, in conjunction with Forterra, purchased and restored about 35 acres on the North Fork Stillaguamish. Dilapidated structures were demolished and removed, and a riparian buffer was planted with native vegetation. The Tribe has plans to install engineered log jams at this site in the future. Thie Blue Slough reconnection project reconnected a 2500 feet of remnant side channel that has been disconnected from the mainstem North Fork Stillaguamish since the 1930s. The final phase of construction installed new corrugated metal culverts to connect the slough to the river at both ends allowing continuous flow through the channel and providing winter and summer rearing for chinook juveniles. In addition, a log jam complex was installed near the upstream culvert to provide backwater refuge for smolts entering the side channel. The Stillaguamish Tribe has partnered with the Snohomish County Department of Corrections to establish a Riparian Enhancement Inmate Crew. Minimum security inmates participate in this program, helping with a variety of restoration projects throughout our watershed. They control dangerous invasive weeds and plant thousands of native plants each year.
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Dedicated to restoring and maintaining a healthy
Stillaguamish River Watershed since 1990
www.stillaguamishwatershed.org
The mission of the Stillaguamish Watershed Council (SWC) is to maintain a healthy, functioning Stillaguamish Watershed by
providing a local forum in which agencies, organizations, communities, and the public
can engage in a collaborative watershed based process of decision making and
coordination.This slideshow highlights the work of the SWCwww.stillaguamishwatershed
.org
Cherokee Creek Fish Passage Restoration Sponsored by Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Project Location
The Stillaguamish Tribe, in conjunction
with the Family Forest Fish Passage Program, replaced a culvert that
was blocking fish passage on Cherokee
Creek with a new bridge. As a result
approximately 1 mile of new habitat is now
accessible to all species of Pacific salmon and trout.
Before: This culvert was preventing fish from swimming upstream.
During
Bridge After
Cherokee Creek Fish Passage Restoration Sponsored by Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
The Stillaguamish Tribe, in conjunction
with the Family Forest Fish Passage Program, replaced a
culvert that was blocking fish passage on Cherokee Creek with a new bridge.
Jim Creek Bank Restoration Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Location
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians sponsored a riparian restoration project on Jim Creek that involved stabilizing a bank with natural logs and slash, planting a buffer with native vegetation and installing fencing that keeps livestock out of the creek. As a result, the water in Jim Creek downstream will be clearer, cleaner, and more friendly for fish.
Bank Before
Bank During
Bank After
Jim Creek Bank Restoration Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians sponsored a riparian restoration project on Jim Creek. As a result, the water downstream will be clearer, cleaner, and more friendly for fish.
South Fork Riparian Restoration Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Location
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians purchased and planted nearly 60 acres on the South Fork Stillaguamish, across from the mouth of Jim Creek.
Restoration Overview
South Fork Riparian Restoration Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians purchased and planted nearly 60 acres on the South Fork Stillaguamish, across from the mouth of Jim Creek.
Floodplain Forest
Bank Armor Removed
Buffer Enhancement
Mouth of Jim Creek
S. Fork Stillaguamish River. Flows left to right in image
South Fork Riparian Restoration Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Local Students Planting
Each blue pipe is a native tree or shrub planted as part of the project.
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians purchased and planted nearly 60 acres on the South Fork Stillaguamish, across from the mouth of Jim Creek. Local school children helped plant native trees and shrubs, including a meadow and apple orchard for deer habitat.
North Fork Riparian Restoration Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Location
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, in conjunction with Forterra, purchased and restored about 35 acres on the North Fork Stillaguamish. Dilapidated structures were demolished and removed, and a riparian buffer was planted with native vegetation. The Tribe has plans to install engineered log jams at this site in the future.
North Fork Riparian Restoration Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Property Before
Property Today
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, in conjunction with Forterra, purchased and restored about 35 acres on the North Fork Stillaguamish. Dilapidated structures were demolished and removed, and a riparian buffer was planted with native vegetation. The Tribe has plans to install engineered log jams at this site in the future.
North Fork Riparian Restoration Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Before
The Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, in conjunction with Forterra, purchased and restored about 35 acres on the North Fork Stillaguamish. Dilapidated structures were demolished and removed, and a riparian buffer was planted with native vegetation. The Tribe has plans to install engineered log jams at this site in the future.
Blue Slough Reconnection Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Location
This project reconnected 2500 feet of remnant side channel that has been disconnected from the mainstem North Fork Stillaguamish since the 1930s. This project removed a 2-3 foot layer of "muck" and enough bed material to put the channel at the elevation of the river. The final phase of construction installed new corrugated metal culverts to connect the slough to the river at both ends allowing continuous flow through the channel.
Blue Slough Reconnection Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
Project Site Plan
This project reconnected 2500 feet of remnant side channel that has been disconnected from the mainstem North Fork Stillaguamish since the 1930s. This project removed a 2-3 foot layer of "muck" and enough bed material to put the channel at the elevation of the river. The final phase of construction installed new corrugated metal culverts to connect the slough to the river at both ends allowing continuous flow through the channel.
6-ft culvert
1,200 ft of improved channel
Lower pond~3.65 acres
Upper pond~1.27 acres
1,030 ft channel
9-ft culvert
Blue Slough Reconnection Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
This project reconnected a 2500 feet of remnant side channel that has been disconnected from the mainstem North Fork Stillaguamish since the 1930s. The final phase of construction installed new corrugated metal culverts to connect the slough to the river at both ends allowing continuous flow through the channel and providing winter and summer rearing for chinook juveniles. In addition, a log jam complex was installed near the upstream culvert to provide backwater refuge for smolts entering the side channel
Blue Slough Reconnection Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
This project reconnected a 2500 feet of remnant side channel that has been disconnected from the mainstem North Fork Stillaguamish since the 1930s. The final phase of construction installed new corrugated metal culverts to connect the slough to the river at both ends allowing continuous flow through the channel and providing winter and summer rearing for chinook juveniles. In addition, a log jam complex was installed near the upstream culvert to provide backwater refuge for smolts entering the side channel
Coho and Chum were seen spawning in the channel soon
after reconnection
Riparian Enhancement Inmate Crew Sponsored by the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians
The Stillaguamish Tribe has partnered with the
Snohomish County Department of
Corrections to establish a Riparian Enhancement Inmate Crew. Minimum
security inmates participate in this
program, helping with a variety of restoration
projects throughout our watershed. They control
dangerous invasive weeds and plant
thousands of native plants each year.
For more information about the Stillaguamish Watershed Council visit
our website at:
www.stillaguamishwatershed.org