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Tahuya River Assessment

Fisheries biologist crossing the Tahuya River while assessing potential salmon habitat enhancement areas.
Lidar elevation section.
Page of restoration suggestions with site photos.
Segment of Tahuya River selected for salmon habitat enhancement, with field sketch.
Segment of Tahuya River selected for salmon habitat enhancement, with field sketch.

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Client: Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group
Location: Mason County
Dates: 2009-2010
Services: Stream assessment, conceptual restoration planning

Description

Biologists from The Watershed Company are assessing salmonid habitat on the lower 4.25 miles of the Tahuya River in Mason County. The purpose of the assessment is to identify and prioritize areas in need of large woody debris placement for enhancing salmon habitat. Work includes GPS documentation of active channel migration and flooding zone, inventory of LWD size, distribution and condition, and the development of guidelines to create stable structures within the assessment reach. The project is financed by a Salmon Recovery Funding Board grant.