Lewis River Lowlands
Description:
Acquisition and conservation easement of 756 acres of high-priority shorelines, emergent, scrub/shrub, and forested wetlands, and associated upland forests on the East Fork of the Lewis River near the city of La Center. Project site supports a variety of TES and priority species including Bald Eagle, Osprey, Dusky Canada Geese, and other migratory waterfowl. The East Fork Lewis supports runs of Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Summer and Winter Steelhead. WDFW identifies the site as high-quality riparian habitat. The WA state salmon and steelhead stock inventory lists East Fork Lewis winter steelhead and coho as depressed stocks; the project site provides riparian and off-channel rearing habitat for both salmon and steelhead.
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Lewis River Lowlands
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Acquisition and conservation easement of 756 acres of high-priority shorelines, emergent, scrub/shrub, and forested wetlands, and associated upland forests on the East Fork of the Lewis River near the city of La Center. Project site supports a variety of TES and priority species including Bald Eagle, Osprey, Dusky Canada Geese, and other migratory waterfowl. The East Fork Lewis supports runs of Chinook Salmon, Coho Salmon, and Summer and Winter Steelhead. WDFW identifies the site as high-quality riparian habitat. The WA state salmon and steelhead stock inventory lists East Fork Lewis winter steelhead and coho as depressed stocks; the project site provides riparian and off-channel rearing habitat for both salmon and steelhead.
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Take LaCenter/NW 319th Street Exit from I-5. Drive east on NW 319th Street approximately 2 miles to LaCenter Bridge where it crosses the East Fork of the Lewis River. The project site begins at the bridge and extends approximately 3 miles upstream on the south side of the river. The project covers the shoreline, bottom lands, and adjoining hillside.
