White River Large Wood Atonement –
The objective of the White River Large Wood Atonement project is to accelerate floodplain recovery and enhance in-stream function in the lower White River. This project will improve habitat for all salmonids that utilize the lower White River, including spring Chinook, steelhead, sockeye, and bull trout throughout the 3+ mile treatment reach. This will be accomplished by installing vertical large woody debris (LWD) pieces in specific locations where it is expected to recruit further LWD and increase the retention time of wood that is currently floated quickly through the system.
Partners: Chelan Douglas Land Trust, WDFW, USFWS. Funding provided by: USFWS, HCP Tributary Committee, and SRFB (pending). Expected Completion: December 2014.