Benefits associated with salmon recovery
Salmon recovery efforts in the Puget Sound region benefit not only private landowners, but also recreational, tribal and commercial fishing, tourism, water quality, and overall health of the watersheds.
What are the benefits to salmon?
- Placement of large wood material in streams provides diverse habitat for salmon and trout
- Bank stabilization reduces fine sediment entering into streams and rivers
- Invasive weed control allows native trees and shrubs to grow and regenerate, increasing habitat diversity
- Planting native trees and shrubs provides natural bank stabilization and organic materials to feed the base of the food chain.
- Plants shade streams to keep water temperature cool for salmon and trout.
- Removal or replacement of failing culverts or bridges improves fish access to spawning and rearing areas
- Installation of fencing along streams keeps livestock out, allows native plants to flourish, and improves water quality
What are the benefits to landowners?
- Placement of large wood material stabilizes streambanks, can reduce flood impacts, and can prevent loss of property
- Invasive weed control prevents the spread of weeds to your neighbor’s property
- Planting native trees and shrubs reduces flood impacts to streamside land
- Planting native trees and shrubs increases aesthetic value
- Removal or replacement of failing culverts or bridges allows safe access to property
- Installation of fencing for livestock can increase property value and decrease damage to farmland.
Restoration projects with the Task Force are voluntary in nature.
The Task Force will not assume jurisdiction or any ownership interest in your property. You, the landowner, will keep all benefits and enjoyment of the rights of ownership in your property.