Chico Creek

47°35'48.4"N 122°42'25.9"W

Site Overview

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PROJECT OVERVIEW BULLET POINTS:

  • Restore stream channel from current channelized state to natural meandering flow and realign with new WSDOT SR3 culvert replacement.

  • Enhance wetland function of neighboring borrow pond and improve connectivity to Chico Creek for additional off-channel rearing opportunities.

  • Connect historic U-Fish trout ponds with a stream system to enhance off-channel rearing opportunities.

  • Replant areas with native wetland vegetation.

  • Address connectivity of northwestern tributary to mainstream channel at SR3 if necessary.

 

Project Site

Aerial Video Overview

Aerial footage displays Chico Creek flowing under Hwy 3 into Chico Bay near Erlands Point.

 
 
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Looking west at HWY 166 and the current estuary of Ross Creek.

Looking west at HWY 166 and the current estuary of Ross Creek.

Field Notes

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