Right Smart Cove is a pocket estuary located on the west side of Hood Canal, just north of Brinnon. State Parks currently owns approximately two acres of salt marsh on the cove. The goal of this proposal is to acquire an additional 26 acres of property adjacent to State Parks current ownership. Property acquisition is the first phase of this project. If phase one is funded, phase two will focus on restoration of pocket estuary and salt marsh habitat functions. State Parks will develop a stewardship restoration plan with the help of partners including; Washington Trout, the Hood Canal Salmon Enhancement Group, and the Hood Canal Coordinating Council. Restoration funds for the second phase of this project are included in State Parks 07-09 capital budget. This property was identified as a priority for acquisition during State Parks Classification and Management Planning process, or CAMP. Restoration actions planned for phase two of the project are also supported by several salmon recovery plans including: The Salmon and Steelhead Habitat Limiting Factors Analysis for WRIA 17, The Hood Canal Summer Chum Recovery Plan, and The Hood Canal Coordinating Council Salmon Habitat Recovery Strategy. In addition to preserving and restoring riparian habitat on Hood Canal, this acquisition will provide opportunities for low impact recreation, such as walking, wildlife viewing, and non-motorized boating. The property is owned by a willing seller, and with funding support acquisition can move forward immediately.