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Upper
Suiattle River Habitat Project, 00-1226

The
Nature Conservancy

Skagit County

Project Type:

Combined

Status:

Completed

Contact:

Marc Duboiski

(360) 902-3137

Funding Program:

Salmon State Projects

RCFB Contribution:

$382,500.00

85%

Sponsor Contribution:

$67,515.00

15%

Total:

$450,015.00

100%

Project Location:

Southeastern Skagit County, east of Darrington.

Waterbody:

Project Description:

This project involves land acquisition in the upper Suiattle River drainage in Skagit County. The acquired
parcels, bordered by federal, state, and tribal lands, will protect an
estimated 6000 feet of river frontage and over 100 acres of floodway. All
the parcels have a cover of mature conifers. Acquiring these parcels will
preclude further development and timber harvest, and will protect
streamside and riparian habitat. The Suiattle
River is within the wild segment of the Skagit Wild and Scenic River
system. Seven species of anadromous fish,
including a depressed stock of the federally listed chinook,
are found in the Suiattle River. Spawning and
rearing habitat occurs adjacent to the targeted parcels. Future salmon
restoration and habitat enhancement projects may be identified for these
acquisitions.

Downstream
of USFS Bridge, Pro

Wilcox
#1 on right bank